March 4th - The Committed Crafter

It is my understanding that it does not matter If retired, as long as the designer is here....

 

What a happy surprise.. I bought a kit from Vinnie Pearce a LONG time ago, at another site, that I did not do much at... I loved the kit, and did something with it at the time and wondered about Vinnie often after that... I remember it had an owl in it!!! Anyway... I NEVER connected the name Committed Crafter with Vinnie... ...I am happy!!!!! ...and getting broker and broker as each day passes here!

Just looked up what I have ... one called Stars and Galaxies, and her Sci fi templates that I had so much fun with... they were complicated, things, that produced interesting results... Oh WOW...and board box papers, and sketchible flowers..... That I have never used!!!! Ah the owl is an impressionist transfer... OK... off to see what she offers now....

 

Great pages ladies, I reallt appreciate you working with my supplies. I enjoyed browsing the galleries and commenting, I'll be back later today to view some more, right now my baby is due for her next feed and playtime.

 

awww thanks for putting a smile on my face!

 

I am happy , to have made you smile... but after looking at the things in this store, I am so much more in tune with your older things... Please consider putting some of them in your store here, your style has totally changed....... I am sure you will reach a wider market... I am going to buy one thing, but my page is going to be made with your older products... Just my humble opinion.... you are a gifted artist.... and I love that you are on board here monitoring the forum.... such a nice feel.

 

I appreciate your feedback, it is always useful and wanted. May I ask what it is about the older products that you like? I will keep this in mind for the future =)

I thought for a very long time wheather to bring the older items back, and gave in for a month to see how it would go. There are two reasons why I wont be bringing the old items back. One, I fell even stronger about mantaining my brand and sticking to the style I am enjoying right now... it didn't sit right with me when ever I went into my store and saw the older items mixed with the new ones. Two, even if I wanted to bring the older items back I wouldn't have the time to list and re-brand them all, I did have a sweet lady helping me with this but she had to take a step back because of personal reasons. It's hard juggling family and the other aspects of the business, =( I know this decision will dissapoint many, and I'm sorry for that, but I feel it's the right thing to do.

 

Loved using the Agape Collection.

 

Thank you, Vinnie.

Credits: The Committed Crafter ~ Agape,
font ~ stoned wash 6 & Leafy

 

Have just spent some time sorting through the old things to see how I might incorporate on a page with a bit of new... the older things were much more complex, and darker... I like dark strong colors.. have your teal papers... I loved the Sci fi templates, with all the layers, and things you could do with them... I used at least 2 of them... one is a framed photo of my greatgrandson on a skate board... it was truly frame worthy... I have one that is outer space... such a cool selection of images... I guess 2 words.. the colors and the complexity are what I like. That said... this site has more people doing traditional things, where I am more of the artsy side of things... so perhaps your calmer, more serene things would play better here... May I ask why you made such a drastic change in your style... It is like a 360 turn around.... her is the link to my gallery.. I think you will see what I mean.... https://the-lilypad.com/forum/galleries/users/easyeyes4you.119251/

 

Because I love any sort of water scene the Reflection of the Lake caught my eye when I went shopping today.
My page is a CD case size piece of artwork which I will print and put on display in my home.

 

Thanks for taking the time to get back to me. I wouldn't say I've done a complete 360 turn around, I still do mixed media - my papers show that with the stitching and fabric, I've added in more water colors. But I do agree, I am doing things differently. The only explanation I have for you is that I'm doing what I love and trying new things and sticking to what I enjoy doing. I'll be honest, as a designer I'm still figuring out what my signature look is lol... I mean it hasn't been perfected, I hope you know what I mean. I know I love inks, paint, scripts, patterns and texture oh and vintage imagery... I think I've still held onto those.

 

I have enjoyed chatting with you today... always nice to get to know someone.... some of the designers, have not come around at all... and I know they are busy, but as you have said, so are you... it has been your day and you have been there to enjoy it... I truly believe that we are happiest doing what makes us happy... and we do evolve... good luck with your family and your business, I will be watching what you do....I feel that anyone who can do what she/he enjoys in life is blessed.... Liz

 

I've enjoyed it too Liz and very thankful for this industry and community... I think it is a very valuable one.

Off to the gallery to drool now!

 

FYI. Just purchased Colour Elements for Reflections at the Lake and I am also having trouble with tying to download and coming up with the same message as "Gina". "You have nothing to download"
My order is 1220224.

 

TLP Love our Designers Mar 4 The Committed Crafter
I too did not realize that Vinnie Pearce is The Committed Crafter. Guess this is what these challenges are about.
I have used a paper (colour changed) and a frame from a couple of my old kits I had from a few years ago when she traded as Vinnie Pearce.
I may make some changes to this page later, as I cannot as there seems to be a glitch opening one of her items, which I have just purchased today.

 

I just ordered the Reflections at the Lake Full Collection and have the same problem as Gina and nanascrapper ... problem with the download of the watercolour elements ...

 

I think I'll have to re-upload it. Sorry guys not sure why this is happening as the files is linked. I'll message you soon.

 

I have one more question for Vinnie - I'm such an incredible fan of this more artistic way - I used to love her glorious elements before and I still love her today.
Is there a chance that something of the old stuff will be on sale again?