Forum & Gallery Guidelines - Please Read

[Robin Carlton]

Welcome to Sweet Shoppe Designs! Here at the Sweet Shoppe we want to create a warm, friendly and open environment! Before you jump in, take some time to read our forum guidelines. They're short and sweet and should be easy enough for everyone to follow!

While at Sweet Shoppe Designs we welcome you to discuss all things related to Digital Scrapbooking! Whether it is the latest trends, publication calls, TOOTS, favorite designers, sales, etc - like you, we too are interested in what’s going on in the digital community! If there is something that you think is absolutely fabulous, chances are a lot of other people will think so too, so please dont feel like you can’t share here because we welcome it! The only thing we ask is that you do your sharing in a respectful manner. Please do not post enabling threads or threads seeking products being sold at another site. Incidental conversation about a great sale is one thing, coming and posting a graphic advertising your site's sale or threads looking to drive business to another store, is quite another. A simple designer name and where you can find their work will suffice, please do not post links to other sites.

Are you a proud member of a particular designer’s creative team? Go ahead and show that team blinkie off with pride! We're scrappers too and we know how much fun being on someone's creative team is and that most of us think of our creative teams as an accomplishment we want to be able to talk about!

Please refrain from using profane and vulgar language and treat your fellow scrappers with respect. We want to create a warm and friendly environment and expect each and every one of our members to contribute towards making it so.

Regarding our new gallery, we are very excited to now have an uploadable member gallery and can't wait for you to share your pages with us. We'd really like for our gallery to be a place for the Sweet Shoppe community to come together and get involved in our challenges, share their pages with us and most importantly, we want our gallery to be a constant source of inspiration on how to use Sweet Shoppe Products.

Keeping that ideal in mind, we'd like to ask that you only post layouts on which you've used some Sweet Shoppe products. At this time, we do not have any specifics on the amount of SSD stuff we require on a page but we do hope you won't take advantage of our loose guidelines to post your layouts where a button is the only Sweet Shoppe product on the page. We sincerely hope that you can understand and respect our wishes for our gallery to be a product showcase of our designer's amazing work! If you are looking for a place to archive all of your pages or market for a creative team, we give our highest recommendation to the wonderful open galleries at Digi Shop Talk (http://www.digishoptalk.com/) or My Scrapbook Art (http://www.myscrapbookart.com/gallery/index.php).

We hope that you enjoy your time at Sweet Shoppe Designs...while you are here have a cupcake...or a taco!

Thanks so much!
Robin

[Rona]

Well said! :)

Is there a limit on the size and number of blinkies we can put on our siggys? Just wanted to make sure :)

[Robin Carlton]

Nah...use your best judgement and dont be obnoxious with 20 lines of blinkies and I think we'll be ok :D Have fun!!

Robin

[nbelen]

Hi Robin, just wanted to make sure before I post something, so for the challenges like the cookie decorating thing, can we post layouts with papers and designs of other designers? Sorry I'm a newbie in the digiscrap world and im sort of finding my way through :) Thanks!

[Christy Lyle]

Hi Robin, just wanted to make sure before I post something, so for the challenges like the cookie decorating thing, can we post layouts with papers and designs of other designers? Sorry I'm a newbie in the digiscrap world and im sort of finding my way through :) Thanks!

Yes! You're absolutely right! I'm looking forward to seeing your layouts :)

[lilysmama]

ok here's another question...as far as posting layouts with only ssd stuff - as long as there is some ssd stuff on the layout is it okay if there is stuff from other sites/designers, too? just wanting to clarify so i don't break any rules! :)

[Hom74]

ok here's another question...as far as posting layouts with only ssd stuff - as long as there is some ssd stuff on the layout is it okay if there is stuff from other sites/designers, too? just wanting to clarify so i don't break any rules! :)

Yep :)

[rocalisa]

Quick question - can anyone post in a designers gallery if a layout uses mainly their product, or is it only for their CT members?

[Hom74]

just a bump ;)

[newfiemountiewife]

I'm glad I peeked in here again to double check, I have some LOs I have done for other CTs, and stuff, but I think every one I do has about 25% Sweet Shoppe content LOL!

[carola]

Some of my layouts do not have SS content, but some do. Can I post all of them?

[lauren grier]

Some of my layouts do not have SS content, but some do. Can I post all of them?

Hi! If you made your layouts for one of our challenges it is OK to upload if it does not contain any ssd products (be sure to upload to the correct gallery though! :) ) Otherwise, all other layouts must contain SSD products :) Thanks for asking!

[Libby Weifenbach]

Just bumping this up as a reminder since we've got so many new folks posting! :)

[lizzyfizzy]

i'm new and i totally read this 9 months later.

*i, lizzy, do by swear to uphold the sweet shoppe code of honour in the forums and gallery.

amen.

[armywife21b2004]

What size are the LO's usually??

[jorgies5]

What size are the LO's usually??

I usually post mine at 500 x 500.

[armywife21b2004]

Thanks so much hun! I appreciate the quick reply :)

[meganmecrazy]

Quick question - can anyone post in a designers gallery if a layout uses mainly their product, or is it only for their CT members?

I was wondering the same thing!?

[Robin Carlton]

Megan,

You guys are welcome to post in the designer's gallery if your layout primarily showcases one of their kits! I would recommend that you guys do choose one gallery to upload to and not copy to 5 tho, it's just not neccessary to have so many copies in the gallery most of the time :)

HTH!
Robin

[crystalbella77]

Quick question! :)

Can I link to my DST gallery in my siggy? It's my full one, but I totally understand if I can't!!! :thumbup:

[Paula]

I do mine the Meg way! LOL

[alabau]

What's the best way to upload layouts? Meaning, all of mine are TOO big (file size) but by the time I shrink the dimensions down enough that it's under 150k, you can hardly see them... (Sorry, I'm new here.) Thanks! :)

[Darcy Baldwin]

Depending on your photo editing program, size your layout to 600x600 or 500x500 and use the "save for web" feature under File>Save For Web (primarily Photoshop programs, but I believe PSP programs have something similar). You can then slide the size bar along til you get it to just under 150kb. The other thing to make sure of is that you have flattened your layout first. If you're using a layered layout, they are huge.

[alabau]

Depending on your photo editing program, size your layout to 600x600 or 500x500 and use the "save for web" feature under File>Save For Web (primarily Photoshop programs, but I believe PSP programs have something similar). You can then slide the size bar along til you get it to just under 150kb. The other thing to make sure of is that you have flattened your layout first. If you're using a layered layout, they are huge.

Thank you SO much, Darcy! I'm learning so much these days... it's really fun! :)

[fourluvbugs]

I'm a newbie and just posted my first lo ever -- I've been browsing the work of others here for awhile, but never made one of my own. Now I know I was to read the rules ahead of time, but I was so excited that I made something I was proud of that I didn't realize I was supposed to use things I'd purchased here until afterwards. I realize now that I screwed up. Should I take it down?

[jorgies5]

I'm a newbie and just posted my first lo ever -- I've been browsing the work of others here for awhile, but never made one of my own. Now I know I was to read the rules ahead of time, but I was so excited that I made something I was proud of that I didn't realize I was supposed to use things I'd purchased here until afterwards. I realize now that I screwed up. Should I take it down?

It is a beautiful layout, but yes, if it doesn't use Sweet Shoppe products OR it is not for one of our challenges, you will need to delete it. (At least it will make us feel better if you delete it.) I know we all feel bad when we have to delete layouts that don't comply to the guidelines.

[fourluvbugs]

It is a beautiful layout, but yes, if it doesn't use Sweet Shoppe products OR it is not for one of our challenges, you will need to delete it. (At least it will make us feel better if you delete it.) I know we all feel bad when we have to delete layouts that don't comply to the guidelines.

OK -- done. Thanks for your quick reply.

[HeatherStokes]

I am so gald I read this before getting too excited and posting ALL of my layouts...lol

[ShortCake]

Oh boy, good thing I looked here. I don't have much of SSD stuff. :w00t:

[livelys]

I am feeling so thick as I'm still having problems uploading my first LO. I've flatterened it and saved it as a.gif file, 500x500 pix, so that it is under 150kb, as suggested in a previous post by Darcey, but I still can't get it into my gallery.

What have I forgotten to do? :confused:...I know its probably something really obvious but I haven't a clue.

This is my first EVER (really!) page, and I'd love to add it for the Jan 1st scraplift challenge - so, help!

Sara x

[ColleenSwerb]

I don't think the gallery recognizes gif. Try saving it as a jpg under 150kb.

[lizzyfizzy]

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[lovemy4kids]

Thought I should check here before posting in the gallery...

I just made a tote box using Heather's DIY Tote Box template (http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=17814&cat=0&page=1), but I didn't use a SSD kit to decorate it. I'm guessing that I am not supposed to put it in my gallery here, but I thought I’d get that confirmed. (And if I can't, what a great excuse to make another one using a SSD kit. ;) )

Thanks! :)

[ditzyscrap]

Yes you can post it because you DID use a SSD product to create it. :) Same thing goes for my templates - even if you're layout uses other products, the basis is a SSD product. HTH!

[kayde]

Seems easy enough to follow those few guidelines. Just wanted to stop in and say I LOVE y'alls stuff!!!!

[Siryn]

I'm prolly just a moron, but I can't get any of my layouts uploaded. I've resized 'em to heck, but I still get file size errors. Is there a general guideline for sizes that I've overlooked?

[AmyM]

they have to be under 150kb :) You might try saving an extra copy at 72dpi and then using some sort of resize for web option, depends on the program you use to scrap.

[Siryn]

Ok, I'll try that - thank you!

[Gloria]

I stumbled across this site and WOW, your Cookie Decorating challenge wow'd me in a BIG way....I am a designer for Moo Two Designs so rarely buy kits, but do sometimes....and after being so inspired by your layouts in just that one challenge, I'm going to have to open up my checkbook and get some of that wonderful talent in my hard drive!

I LOVE your kits, your templates, your layouts, and will be posting here for sure...but for the record, I'm taking a little digi hiatus to get my life in order, plan the second wedding this year (dd married in February 2009 and ds to be married in September 2009) and work on some paper stuff.....but I will absolutely be here when I can.

Will you be posting designer tutorials? I love your style here and am interested in learning that...there is always soooooooooo much to learn!

Thanks for having me!

[yossarian]

Just wondering if it's okay to post my LO with Zoe's gold member kit for DST? It's the only kit I used but as it's not for sale here I didn't want to post it without checking. TIA ((hugs)) xxx

[FlirtatiousBrat]

Just wondering if it's okay to post my LO with Zoe's gold member kit for DST? It's the only kit I used but as it's not for sale here I didn't want to post it without checking. TIA ((hugs)) xxx

Pretty sure that's fine :)

[yossarian]

Thank you so much Meghan my gallery needs something new :) xxx

[Sasha]

Read & Agreed...cant wait to get started! :)

[Debbs]

sounds great!! I can't wait to look around a little :-) Thanks for having me!!

[nylicia]

I have been reading all the post questions and answers and just want to
do some clarification. Now if I post to the gallery I am to use some of ssd products, with the exceptions of challenges in which I can use other kits.
Now do I have this correct.

[Aunti M]

I have been trying to change my avatar.
I get this error message: Upload of file failed.
I tried two different ones.
Both were within the size guidelines.
Any suggestions?? Tips? Tricks to try???

[Aunti M]

Hmmm... Now I see it worked...
even though it said it didn't?!?
It's Halloween.. Not April fools!?!?!! LOL!
Sorry.. Guess the 3rd time was a charm!!

[Balinda]

Read and Understoood...but that doesn't mean I won't eventually
screw it all up...so I will pass out the cookies to apologize for it now.:p

[Nonnie917]

I had to re-read this because I have been away for over a year. Health issues prevented me from being on the computer. I don't know if I will get back to do layouts yet, but at least I can read the posts and maybe do some lifts.

[Victoria Feemster]

Could someone help me remember how to add my blinkies to my signature? Everything I tried is either not allowed or it just puts the text there. So I'm completely confused and feel DUMB! LOL Help please!

[lauren grier]

hey chickie :] we had to put in some new req's because of all the bad spammy people lately. So you'll have to post around a lil bit before everything is allowed :]

[Victoria Feemster]

Okay that make sense! HaHa I figured it was something like that. Thanks for answering

[Victoria Feemster]

Can we not post in the gallery right away either? I was going to comment on some layouts but I don't see how?

[Robin Carlton]

Hey Victoria,

I manually moved you to the member group with no restrictions. Just be on your best behavior and don't send PM spam k? :P

R

[Victoria Feemster]

Thanks! I promise to be on my best behavior and mind my p's and q's :)

[pewtertm]

Didn't see this in the TOU or terms & conditions...

May we use an SSD kit to make a blinkie for ourselves? Sharon & I are getting ready to race in ADSR and I was hoping to use La's And I Love You to attempt to make a blinkie for our little team...but don't want to if that's a no-no :)

[FlirtatiousBrat]

I think they prefer to answer on a case by case basis..I'd PM La and just ask her :)

[pewtertm]

I think they prefer to answer on a case by case basis..I'd PM La and just ask her :)

Thanks Meg, will do!

[stampin_rachel]

I just posted my first LO and I wanted to comment on some of the others in the gallery - however I don't see that option?

[Darcy Baldwin]

You'll need to rack up a few more posts before you'll be able to, Rachel - need to have at least 10 in the forums. Welcome to SSD!

[lillannie]

Ah, I was wondering why I couldn't comment on others' pages. This post helped! Thanks.

[shupe]

Thanks, I was wondering why I couldn't comment! I guess I'll have to get busy posting in the forum :)

[shupe]

Does it have to be past 10? I have 10 and I still don't see the comment option. I'll check after this post.

[shupe]

Hmmm, maybe there is some other requirement I haven't met. I still can't comment (or I'm just goofy and don't see it!)

[shupe]

Yea!!!! I can comment now! I'll have to come back later tonight whe I have some time! :)