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teacherjoan
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As I look at the sentiments available on stamps and embellishments, it seems they are all very similar--the best ever, adorable, what a wonderful life, etc. None of these really fit my personality, and I would never say or think them, so I don't want to use them on my scrapbook pages. I am not exactly a cynic, but I'm not gushy or sentimental either. I would really like to see sentiments that look at the quirky, frustrating, ironic side of life, not in a negative way but in a wry, humorous way. I realize that I can use alphas to spell them out myself, but it would sometimes be nice to have them ready-made. These are some that I would like to see.
--The worst day ever
--not again!
--oh. my. word.
--you did what????
--I can't believe you said that!
--unbelievable!
--not my favorite
These kinds of sentiments might encourage us to be realistic and honest about the way we look at everyday life. Scrapbooking products now seem to be unrelentingly cheery.
What sentiments would you like to see that you don't find? | |
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Simply_Lovely
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| Posted: 2/1/2013 8:06:07 AM
Oh I'd love some of those type of sentiments. I'm very sarcastic in real life and some sarcastic stamps would be perfect for me.  | |
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tinkgumby
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I'd like "Open mouth, insert foot."  | |
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cls-journals
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| Posted: 2/1/2013 8:30:35 AM
I have the same problem. I tend to be sarcastic and I'm not fond of what I consider the very earnest sentiments. Even if I want something positive, I usually like a little twist to it.
I really love some of the quotes in this set: http://ak1.ostkcdn.com/images/products/79/965/L14314791.jpg
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bluna
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I completely agree. I've found a few good sentiments over the years. I'll hunt some down later today and post them with manufacturer names. Maybe that will point you towards stamps you'll like. One of my favorites:
"Blessed are the cracked, for they let in the light."
I really love some of the quotes in this set: http://ak1.ostkcdn.com/images/products/79/965/L14314791.jpg
Thanks for that, CLS-JOURNALS. Need that!!  | |
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Duchess of Stuff
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| Posted: 2/1/2013 8:40:04 AM
I agree 100% I can never find a good place for all the stickers/stamps/diecuts that say "Cherish"  I mean I would never say that even if I do that | |
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cls-journals
PeaWee
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| Posted: 2/1/2013 8:40:27 AM
you're welcome, bluna!  | |
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alone_inacrowdedroom
What are you looking at?
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I'd like to see some of these, too. "Riiiight..." #fail and *eyeroll* may end up being used a lot in my books. | |
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desertgirl
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| Posted: 2/1/2013 8:49:05 AM
I totally agree. I am not an "Ooey-Ooey" kind of person and although I have a sweetheart of a dd, I have never used the word "cherish" on a layout about her. I make so many statements with just letter stamps and have worn out a few sets.
Here are some recent ones on layouts:
Indeed.
Really? REALLY???
Who knew?
Shakin' my head...
Do you have to _________??? (this went on some layouts relating to my older brothers, whom I adore, but still drive me nuts!)
Seriously?
Thanks for the thread. Maybe you could open a stamp company with your idea!!! SERIOUSLY!
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VexedAngel
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There's an AE stamp set by TT that I think is called 'it's ok' and it's all about life's challenges, imperfections, etc. | |
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VexedAngel
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| Posted: 2/1/2013 10:12:39 AM
Oooh, and there were some stamps posted awhile back--were they British? Eff this, etc. | |
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PolarGreen12
StuckOnPeas
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Okay I think we need to start a new paper company just for this market. It can be called SMDH *Shaking My Damn Head* I'm seeing phrases like "Keep Calm and Have Another Margarita", etc. | |
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Jessierr
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Lol. I agree! I'd like to see:
"well it worked out all right in the end"
"What a circus"
"Chaos personified"
"Rushed"
"Blurry but beautiful"
"Moving too fast for the camera"
"Never sits still"
"Rest in peace"
Etc | |
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VexedAngel
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| Posted: 2/1/2013 11:36:39 AM
Check out Viva Las Vegas Stamps. They've got tons of snarky ones. | |
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kjapeach
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| Posted: 2/1/2013 11:53:39 AM
Love this thread! | |
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LydiaInk
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| Posted: 2/1/2013 12:57:10 PM
Thank you for starting this thread! I agree that scrappy sentiments are generally too earnest for my taste. I love to scrap the quirky everyday moments with my boys and "Such A Wonderful Day" generally doesn't quite fit. Off to check out some of the suggesions!
I'd love to see "What were you thinking?" because we say that a LOT around here!! | |
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Gem Girl
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| Posted: 2/1/2013 1:05:04 PM
LOL! Thanks for the sources. Was looking at a site yesterday & it was all I could do not to order the eraser that said "Sh*t" So many people would enjoy it as a stocking stuffer. | |
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NancyDamiano
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I don't think I've ever seen a Project Life product without a glowing message on how great life is. How is that realistic in any way? I need a mix of "The Best" right along side "Worst Day Ever" and "Are You Freaking Kidding Me".
I've often wondered who is living these picture perfect lives 52 weeks of the year. Certainly not I. | |
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LottaFire
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| Posted: 2/1/2013 1:25:47 PM
Thank you all for a good howl! My first language is sarcasm so I couldn't agree with you all more! | |
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waratah
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I'd love these. I can't use cutesy sentiments.
My girls use the phrase 'That is NOT ok' quite often. I'd use that in a heart beat. Also things like 'ok, you're just weird' and other stuff. | |
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angelaspangela
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| Posted: 2/3/2013 7:26:50 PM
You might be able to find a couple that tickle your fancy here ; ]
http://www.stampotique.com/stamp/penney-torrente.html | |
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Pottle
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| Posted: 2/3/2013 7:54:13 PM
Blurry but beautiful"
"Moving too fast for the camera"
"Never sits still"
These ones would be good for DS2. And would explain my photo quality too. | |
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anitatina
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| Posted: 2/3/2013 7:55:56 PM
LOL! Loving the sentiments mentioned | |
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sarahsjb
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| Posted: 2/3/2013 8:32:21 PM
Totally agree with this tread, I too would love to see some of these great sayings..... | |
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firepaws
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| Posted: 2/5/2013 10:51:17 AM
Love these keep the thread going
Whaat!? (not a typo)
Who ARE these people?
NOT funny
So how did that work out for you
Saw this somewhere Teenagers are like nailing jello to a tree
Get over yourself
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melanell
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Love this thread.
I could "Are you kidding me?!?!" quite often.
And how "Just another day" or "It was a day" or "Another day, another mess" which are all how I feel when DH asks how my day was sometimes.
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melanell
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| Posted: 2/5/2013 12:53:41 PM
Or how about a thumbs down with "dislike". | |
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PolarGreen12
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| Posted: 2/5/2013 1:07:38 PM
I need on that says "Mondays Suck" | |
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guzismom
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| Posted: 2/5/2013 1:16:27 PM
"Life Ain't Fair"
"You win some and you lose some"
"Are you kidding me?!?"
"I'm bored"
"Bite me" (but NO vampire teeth, drips of blood or other vampire references allowed)
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firepaws
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| Posted: 2/5/2013 1:29:58 PM
"Bite me" (but NO vampire teeth, drips of blood or other vampire references allowed)
Love that ^^ | |
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kethry70
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| Posted: 2/5/2013 1:31:05 PM
I'll sit on the snarky, sarcastic stamps welcome side of the room - will have to check some of your links out | |
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shirt
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| Posted: 2/5/2013 1:32:32 PM
Maybe someone could come up with a big "NOT" stamp to add on to some of those "perfect" day/moment stamps.
I do like the epic win fail check boxes in this stamp set http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/shop/studio-calico/132328-hey-project-life-clear-stamps/ | |
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Paisleys Garden
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| Posted: 2/5/2013 2:29:52 PM
The sarcasm font would be great. | |
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liannallama
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I had a convo with Tim Holtz about this once. I wanted washers and his fun embellies with fun words instead of
"believe" or "journey".
Have any if you seem the Dyan Revely Ranger stamps? I love her sense of humor! I'm on my phone so I can't link.
I'd like to see WTF or WTH stuff.
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hrodriguez
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| Posted: 2/5/2013 2:38:20 PM
I need some of these! I think I am just going to use some of your suggestions as titles. | |
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Paisleys Garden
StuckOnPeas
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| Posted: 2/5/2013 2:45:04 PM
Las Vegas stamps has some good ones, thanks!
Or how about a thumbs down with "dislike".
Couldn't you turn the thumb facing down?
ETA if that doesn't work for you here's a Thumbs down | |
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MerryMom937
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| Posted: 2/5/2013 2:47:18 PM
Got to have "Pea Livid"
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Paisleys Garden
StuckOnPeas
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| Posted: 2/5/2013 2:53:32 PM
and here's your WTF stamp. | |
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Vi
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| Posted: 2/5/2013 3:00:48 PM
I always wonder what the children of the scrapper that uses all those "cherish", "beautiful", "love", etc words on their pages would say when they inherit those books. They might say that their family life was not like that and toss those scrapbooks away. I would love to see some "real" pages.
Vi | |
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Paisleys Garden
StuckOnPeas
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Paisleys Garden
StuckOnPeas
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| Posted: 2/5/2013 3:06:30 PM
Ooooh I like this one Fail | |
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Shih Tzu Mommy
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| Posted: 2/5/2013 3:08:23 PM
That is why I bought alphabet stamps--I build my own. | |
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IScrapCrap
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| Posted: 2/5/2013 3:13:07 PM
Sometimes there is no replacement for a cuss word. | |
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VirginiaGomes
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| Posted: 2/5/2013 3:15:53 PM
Life is a bitch... And so are...
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papergoddess
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| Posted: 2/5/2013 3:16:18 PM
The Knock Knock stamps/supplies are kinda like that. I have a "blah blah blah" and "and another thing" stamp. They are like the old school, pre-inked ones you smack down, kinda fun. I always find them at TJ Maxx. I love the Knock Knock notepads and stickies too...lots of fun innuendos!
Knock Knock
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therevolution
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| Posted: 2/5/2013 3:31:27 PM
Yes please! Please please! I know I can do it myself but I love stamps! There is a scrapper on TSY on FB that gets sets of photopolymer stamps made... maybe we can make requests? I need...
#fail
WTF?
life sucks and so does _________
What was I thinking?
HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?
Hmm... maybe I'll do some designing when I finish my homework... I mean if I finish my homework. | |
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PennyPaws
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| Posted: 2/5/2013 8:27:58 PM
I love this one they call office speak ... I could use it for so much more than work/coworker stuff... | |
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melanell
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| Posted: 2/5/2013 8:29:57 PM
Or how about a thumbs down with "dislike".
Couldn't you turn the thumb facing down?
Holy carp, what kind of a moron am I? LOL! Can I get a stamp that says "Holy carp, I'm a moron!"? | |
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melanell
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
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| Posted: 2/5/2013 8:31:02 PM
Maybe someone could come up with a big "NOT" stamp to add on to some of those "perfect" day/moment stamps.
That would be great.
I have to go check out all of these links, now. | |
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therevolution
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| Posted: 2/5/2013 9:10:03 PM
I do love Knock Knock stuff... | |
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