Hello Blogosphere!
I’m going to get on my soapbox this afternoon.
I’m not feeling well, my husband is deployed, and I’m tired…
Lately, I’ve been getting negative feedback from my videos.
Here are some things you may or may not know about me:
1. I am no professional video production artist.
2. I love teaching people & enjoy the artistic outlet I find in making videos.
3. I do not own the top-of-the-line equipment. In fact, I use my iMac (2009), iMovie, and my iPhone to make videos. It’s in no way, shape, or form a professional set-up.
4. I have invested in better studio lighting.
5. I read any and all video editing books, forums, and misc. info for iMovie.
6. iMovie crashes every single time I go to edit something.
7. I DO NOT GET PAID to create videos. If I did, I would invest in better editing software and an external mic. Maybe I’d buy a better computer.
8. I make videos TO SHARE my joy of crafting.
I always appreciate constructive criticism in a kind and classy manner. Perhaps an email would be better than posting a negative comment? Can’t we all just play nicely?
…off my soapbox.
Jami
April 7, 2013 at 15:09 (2 years ago)Don’t let them get to you sweetie – I bet not one of them has the guts or skill to make a video of their own. We all love your videos, and appreciate all the time you put into them!! Hugs!!
joscie
April 7, 2013 at 15:13 (2 years ago)love to you girly. xox
melstampz
April 7, 2013 at 15:16 (2 years ago)Aw, no fun. Easier said than done, but don’t listen to anyone who says anything crumby. Your videos are perfection! I’m so grateful for all of the hard work that you put into sharing them with us. Perhaps they meant it as constructive criticism, but maybe their Mommas just never taught them what Thumper from Bambie puts so well “if you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all” š You rock, and I hope your husband is home with you soon. Sending hugs. xo
Bethany Stellpflug
April 7, 2013 at 15:18 (2 years ago)oh Tiffany! I am so sorry you are getting negative feedback about your videos! They look amazing! Don’t let it get you down!
Tanis
April 7, 2013 at 15:23 (2 years ago)Absolutely ridiculous. They are NOT paying to watch your AMAZING talent. They are getting PHENOMENAL ideas and teaching for FREE. Shake it off, Tiff. There are always going to be people out there who will find one piece of sand in a truckload of diamonds. Keep on doing what you love ā„
Kim J.
April 7, 2013 at 15:26 (2 years ago)Love you tons!! You do a great job–mean people are just mean.
Amyscats
April 7, 2013 at 15:27 (2 years ago)I applaud you and agree 100 percent! I’m not looking to you to provide a professional grade video, just to share your ideas and enthusiasm. Good for you for dragging out the soap box and getting up there, even if it wasn’t easy. And God bless your husband for his service, and you, too. The entire family serves when one member does.
fibrejunky
April 7, 2013 at 15:47 (2 years ago)****hugs**** You do a fantastic job. Ignore the naysayers.
Lorena
April 7, 2013 at 16:05 (2 years ago)Oh, no Tiff! Sending you a big hug. Don’t let other’s bitterness affect you! You are an amazing and super generous crafter who is sharing her knowledge with everyone out there. Puting yourself out there in that way is what I call being brave (oh, and juicing is even braver! I’m too chicken to try!). Mwah!
Teresa
April 7, 2013 at 16:09 (2 years ago)How dare they! I bet they’re anonymous comments too. You’re braver than they’ll ever be – don’t even think about stopping what you do – we love you!
Donna
April 7, 2013 at 16:31 (2 years ago)Tiffany,
Ignore the haters. There are some people who aren’t happy unless they’re miserable. You will never make these people happy. I appreciate all that you share. I always learn from your blog. Please keep doing what you’re doing and thank you.
Kathi R
April 7, 2013 at 16:34 (2 years ago)Hugs. Any time anyone shares anything on a blog, be it a video, a photo, a simple post, or a long rambling narrative (who me?), that person is putting her/himself out there, probably for the simple joy of sharing the excitement or knowledge gained by crafting something.
Constructive criticism can be helpful, but should be done privately.
Sorry you’re down.
Hope you feel better soon.
More hugs.
dwaldenrn
April 7, 2013 at 16:55 (2 years ago)I read your soapbox and got furious FOR you. What is with people? I have NEVER AND WILL NEVER make negative commentson people’s videos. If it isn’t my cup of tea I say nothing and move on. I realize u don’t fet paid and certainly don’r have to go to a huge effort to help me learn how to make pretties like you do. If I haven’t said how grateful I am and how much I enjoy yours, plz accept my gratitude. You have every right to feel the way you feel.
contadinak
April 7, 2013 at 16:56 (2 years ago)Oh Tiffany, I know how you feel. I’ve been getting a lot of negative criticism lately, too. I put tons of effort into the latest vid, and all this critic could say was that I needed to buy a straw lol! I try to remember that our videos are accessible to EV-ER-Y-ONE, including those who are miserable and would love nothing more than to make us miserable. When I think about it that way, I feel badly for them more than I feel badly about myself.
Kelly Bertram
April 7, 2013 at 17:02 (2 years ago)((hugs)) and thank you for the service you and your husband provide for our country. Ignore the “haters” . thanks for sharing all your work!
[email protected]
April 7, 2013 at 17:11 (2 years ago)I guess you have to stop tying these people up and forcing them to watch your videos!!! If they want to criticize you needlessly, I suggest they go on UTube and watch some of those videos! How many times Iāve stopped a video because it was so inferior be it the blurriness, the crafter was so slow I was falling asleep, etc. I donāt criticize these people, I just donāt watch their videos.
I just watched a few of your videos yesterday because I havenāt been able to get on blogs I subscribe to (IP problems) so I needed to get caught up. After reading your message, I purposely watched one of your videos again to see what they are talking about.
I havenāt a clue. Your work area is clean, you speak precisely, no shaking or blurriness of your equipment, your techniques, tips and tricks are great. In fact, youāre one of the reasons I bought Gelatos! I got an email from Faber Castell a while ago when they had their Craft Memory products on sale. Gelatos looked interesting but I didnāt know what to do with them. Thatās when I saw your videos, liked what I saw and bought the gelatos and some of their other products (twice!). Thatās also when I subscribed to your blog so I could see what you do with them. Iāve gone on other peopleās blogs who use Gelatos too. Much too artsy for me, your finished projects are ānormalā ā whatever ānormalā is!! LOL
I canāt comment on these peopleās negative comments because I donāt know where to look on your blog to see what they criticized you for. Perhaps if I could have seen the actual comments it would make more sense to me and I could have interpreted them in a different way. What I mean is a lot of people do not proofread what they write. I do proofread and yet I still send things out wrong! Lol! For example I have forgotten to type the word ānotā consequently it totally changed the content!
Sometimes people just have different views. I live in a downstairs condo. The idiots above me run on a treadmill eleven oāclock at night (my colon key isnāt working thatās why I had to spell out the time ā by the way I just typed ācolorā instead of ācolonā which would have made no sense to you if I didnāt catch it!). Anyway, I was complaining to a friend that I canāt believe they run on a treadmill over my head so late at night for Ā½-1 hour. She saw nothing wrong with that!! Her comment was how much noise does running on a treadmill make?!! My point is here are two different views – Iām negative about them running on a treadmill so late at night over my head, she feels thereās no reason to complain ā running on a treadmill does not cause a lot of noise even though itās over my head! My point is we all see and experience things differently. She doesnāt see where Iām coming from and I definitely donāt see where sheās coming from!
The only thing I can think of is youāre the Jay Leno in the cardmaking world! Totally popular but media criticized for no reason!
Keep up the great work, many of us benefit from your videos even Faber Castell since I bought their products because of you!!!!
By the way, I read in your message your husband is deployed. Do you make cards for OWH because of that?
Take Care and feel better mentally, emotionally and physically soon!!
Lorraine
Shamela
April 7, 2013 at 21:56 (2 years ago)Well said Lorraine!
I agree with you
Vera Wirianta Yates
April 7, 2013 at 17:13 (2 years ago)Aw, sorry to hear people being negative to your video, Tiffany. I don’t think people realize the amount of work that goes into making the video. It’s easy to criticize people. You know in my book you are awesome. Hugs.
tsurutadesigns
April 7, 2013 at 17:21 (2 years ago)seriously? There are some seriously mean peeps out there…don’t listen to them sista…they stink.
Joan B
April 7, 2013 at 17:51 (2 years ago)I’m sorry. Every time I hear about the war I think of you and your family. You are in my heart and mind. You go and enjoy making your videos. We love you!!
mandee125
April 7, 2013 at 18:17 (2 years ago)You are great. I enjoy your videos very much and look forward to them. Some people are just jealous and strike back in a negative way because they are sour on life. Don’t listen to those negative people. BIG Hugs.
Shauna K
April 7, 2013 at 18:21 (2 years ago)awww! you should just tell them to go pound sand š Try not to let them get you down- you’re an awesome crafter and they’re probably just jealous! *huggs*
Agno
April 7, 2013 at 20:28 (2 years ago)Hi
Thank you for all the video you do and share!!!
How could anyone criticize you???
You are doing ok
We do understand and learn a lot with your video….
Pleaze do not listen to critic
Continue sharing …we do love you
Thanks again for your effort
Kisses and hugs for a wonderful artistic lady
lolyborda43
April 7, 2013 at 21:59 (2 years ago)I’m so sorry and I apologize for that people. Please don’t give much of a thought to it, I do really appreciate you sharing your creativity and talents with us. Hugs and Keep Shining!
Home
April 8, 2013 at 05:23 (2 years ago)Just wanted to say I was really upset to hear how mean people have been, I love your work , think you’re amazing to be able to do what you do…all I can say is try and ignore them, they will be the type who don’t do blogs, etc themselves, but feel they have a right to criticize others who are braver than them and put their work out there. Take care, hope you feel better soon, hope your husband stays safe and returns to you soon,
Hold your head up high, those types truly aren’t worth the worry, Love from a fan from Australia (Debbie )
Sent from my iPad
Carol
April 8, 2013 at 05:31 (2 years ago)I just joined to watch your amazing video’s….I have experienced this same negative feedback stuff…..this only means the green eyed monster of jealousy, has crept into the line here…..lol…you make even more great video’s ….they will always be lurking my friend….nothing to get upset about……you must be doing something RIGHT……Get some rest, and start again REFRESHED….you go girl….
Catherine Oakley
April 8, 2013 at 14:31 (2 years ago)I love that you are willing to take the time to even create and post the videos in the first place and I am so sorry to hear that you’re getting negative comments and feedback. You share your work because of your love for the craft and I for one truly appreciate that you show us the techniques you use because your cards and projects are art and you use methods I don’t know how to do so I learn so much. Thank you and know that there are so many more of us out here that love watching your videos!
Ruza
April 9, 2013 at 20:21 (2 years ago)Dear sweet lady! I know that I said this on FB, but I think you do an amazing job on everything you do. Don’t listen to all of the crazy people who don’t appreciate all the time and effort you put into your work! {hugs}
Lisa - papergrace
April 9, 2013 at 23:04 (2 years ago)You know what, Tiff? You rock!! Your videos are amazing and the information that you provide in your videos is awesome! If people don’t like it, then they don’t have to watch. Phooey on them! I’m sensitive as ALL get out (as you know), but you just can’t let those meanie-heads get ya down. Love you! ā„
Jannette E.
April 14, 2013 at 12:11 (2 years ago)I have never seen one of your videos, but just wanted to let you know that I admire all of you who can do it and as you said do it for free!! Thanks for sharing, don’t let anyone make you feel bad! thanks fro sharing your ideas!!!
omyn77
April 25, 2013 at 23:07 (2 years ago)what !!?? there are videos?! omg.. going to join up now! ok back now.. situation rectified.. I like your videos! thank you for sharing yourself with us Tiff! (I read your mail in my mail box everytime you post, I like how honest you are
and i am now loving your videos !