If they didn't like the word they didn't have to buy the stamp set. Good grief. People need to get over themselves and live and let live. Gorgeous page as always.
Another fabulous page Erin. Certainly not offended by the word lame, and why should anyone? It's not the word that offends but how it is used. Good grief, I feel like you can't say anything these days without offending people. I wish I had added this stamp set to my latest order, I didn't think I needed it but for sure it will be included in my next one. It will make a great companion to the cow from a few months ago. So cute :)
Leave it to the kids to come up with lame to describe your date night! I think it is a part of their vocabulary in an affectionate way! And as an older person I remember hearing or saying it used for a poor excuse or reason-that was a lame excuse. I guess it’s all in how you look at it! Love this layout!
Now that you mention it I can hear my parents telling me my excuses were lame growing up. Funny how those words came flooding back and now that I am an adult I can see why they said that 😂
Love the layouts and all the detail. I like what someone said that it is worse to take offense than to give offense because you can give offense without knowing it but you can never take offense without knowing. I am not one for political correctness because it seems to change every day and I can't keep up. I don't intentionally offend anyone and I try to remember that most other people don't either. We all need to remember the world doesn't revolve around us.
I actually think ‘LAME’ is a perfectly fine word. I was shocked to hear that there are those who only see the negative connotations attached to it. When you mentioned it and WEIRD, I immediately started thinking of photos I could use them with. Possibly being an Aussie, we have a different (not so intense) way of looking at the world. I’m sad to hear that CTMH have reacted to the comments by some people. I really like the layout, Erin
Thank you Gail, I am happy to hear you enjoyed the layout. I was really surprised to hear it also as it never occurred to me this was an offensive word.
Love the layout. You even made me look at pigs in a new way! Not offended by the word "lame" in any way. It was used when I was in school many years ago. It has been around for a long time. I feel that some people these days could make an issue out of any word. I am sad that they are changing it.
Love how you discussed the difficult topic of offending people. The world is hard enough. Your positive and inspiring channel gives me a scale from it all while I try to mimic your pages and designs.
I'm always so excited when a see a new video from you and this one did not disappoint, very cute!! I've learned so much from you about making my own embellishments with stamps and dies for our scrapbook pages...I love the look and so much more versatile. No, I'm not offended by the use of the word lame, having had teenagers I know what it means when used that way. Very kind of CTMH to be sensitive to others. I have never raised pigs, only dogs and cats and kids. Also, I can't get over that you're a Vet Tech, take care of a family, animals and a garden...then have time to scrapbook and make videos for us...thank you!! I think we should call you Wonder Woman!
Ya know just today, I visited a new Dr who said, "how's that lame hand?" I busted a gut because I'm lame and not ashamed, but remembered that we were changing that set. I can remember older days referring to farm animals too. Darling layout !!and sort of sad I missed the original set.
I appreciate your insight. I am glad you can find humor in the not so great parts of life. How funny that just occurred with your doctor. I hope he laughed with you!
I love the playful words including lame in the stamp set. Love the layout. You have given me ideas in how to use 6x6 paper on a layout. I was raised on a small 10 acres farm and my dad loved raising pigs. He was raised on a farm himself. He didn't stay on the farm when he grew up. He went into another profession. His love for pigs and for the farm is still a part of him to this day. I live on a ranch and cows are the only thing that we raised and I will be honest, I wouldn't have pigs on the ranch. lol.
lol, no pigs for you? I do enjoy the cows also but pigs are funny and make me laugh, kind of like baby goats, they are fun to watch. Farm life does become a part of you even if you are not actively living the farm life. I agree and thought the word was fun and playful. I often try to use humor to get through "bad times"
@@CraftyConceptswithErin Pigs are very intelligent animals. I remember helping my dad along with my siblings, cleaning out the hog barn in the middle of the summer. Not a fun job. lol.
I like having the option of different words, lame included. You're right, life isn't all sunshine and roses! What a fun piggy layout, animals add so much to our lives.
I also wish they would offer both stamp sets !!! Cuz I’m frustrated I WONT BE ABLE TO PURCHASE THE WEIRD & LAME SET !!! It’s like anything else if u don’t like it don’t buy it !!!!
First of all, I love your videos. You truly have a special gift for scrapbooking, teaching, video editing, speaking etc!! As for the word lame, teenagers use that word. I can remember my neighbor’s daughter telling me that her parents were lame. We still laugh about it 15 years later.
Thank you for sharing not only your amazing layouts but your honesty about documenting the good, the bad, the ugly! I appreciate the word lame and any other words that describe our experiences! ❤
I think they should have kept the stamp as it was. I don’t find it offensive at all. I agree with how you explained it. Sometimes things are just lame, not perfect, or not great! Can’t please everyone, don’t try.
Oh I really like this layout. I am amazed how you can use your stamps. Thank you for sharing with us . I really want to learn to use inks and stamps. I see nothing incorrect with the word lame. I have heard it used all my life and no one was offended . Frankly I hear must worse words used everywhere today .
I say jump right in and start stamping. I love how I can customize my own embellishments with stamps, plus it is just fun to do! I also hear words on a regular basis that would make a mother cover her child's ears. It's weird what is okay and what isn't and its hard to keep up.
Love this layout. I will have to have that pig, probably in my February order🥰. I have no problem with the word “lame”, although I know some people may. I really wish they wouldn’t take it away from the people that like it but I understand when you own a company that you try to make everyone happy. Kudos to CTMH for being sensitive to those who feel offended, but I still think they should not have removed the word!
Erin thank you for the awesome video's. Really needed to watch this one this morning, it lifted my winter blahs. Love the layout. I was taught sticks and stone saying which goes back to the 1860's. To many folks get to vocal about things that offend them too easily. Many things in our society can be offensive to me also but I choose to overlook them. I'm just thankful I don't run a company like CTMH that I have to make the choices they do. Thankful for the blessings I get from your videos. You're my favorite RUclips show. Thank you for what you do.
Hello Cindy, I’m very glad you enjoy my channel. I agree, I’m thankful I am not having to make decisions like CTMH, you certainly can not make everyone happy.
Oh WOW! Who knew what all that beautiful color could add to the "piggy" photos. You are so intuitive. Would never have thought of it. Such a cute layout. Loved watching your process. TFS
Great layout! I love everything about it. One reason that you are my favorite channel is you have such a gift for teaching and explaining your design process. I love hearing how you are thinking as you create. I also love how you show how you correct mistakes mid- process (like with the ink smearing in this video). Also...as someone who also scrapbooks the "good, the bad and the ugly," I also like words such as "lame" that showcase the fact that this is real life.
Wonderful layout! I love how you incorporated the little words in your journaling. I’m not offended by the word lame and am excited it’s on my stamp set because it reminds me of what teenagers say
This layout is so super fun and I love that your date nights are off on the quad to feed the pigs. Way to make a chore super fun - and those pigs!!!! Loving the touches of colour and how you have challenged yourself to embrace this more, they work so well with the black and white. As for the stamp set - I'm so glad I've got the original one! Loved your thoughts, honesty and explanation of why you've used it and stamping within your handwriting looks so good!
I ❤ your layout of you and your husband feeding the pigs. The little 🐷 stamp is so adorable and perfect for this page. Adding the word stamps to your journaling in colored ink is so pretty. You always give me so many ideas for my projects. Btw, I’m not offended by the word “lame”. Including life moments that are not always flawless, adds a realness to our stories. TFS, Monika
I agree, it definitely adds realness to our stories. Adding the words to the journaling gave it a fun twist, definitely something I will repeat again. I’m glad you liked the idea.
Another fun layout and love the pig with the flower crown! A date night is just that, a chance to be alone together doing something you enjoy. More power to you both for 'feeding' your pigs together!! I'm sure your boys actually think it is awesome. I am expecting my 'The Little Things' order today. Hopefully I ordered it BEFORE the change. It would just be 'lame' to not get the original. LOL Not the least bit offended here. 😉
I love your layout but then I love ALL of your layouts!! This one made me wish I had pigs just so I would have a need for that adorable pig stamp! I have no problem with the word LAME, in fact after I heard they were going to change it, I was so happy that I already had my set with the word in it. It will fit right in with many of my everyday life of raising kids layouts! Thanks for being such an inspiration ❤️
Thank you Sherry, you will have to visit a farm with pigs so you can use the stamp 😉. Yes raising kids, especially teenagers warrants the use of the original stamp set.
I love the layout! As always. I have no issue with the words, but appreciate where Close to My Heart is coming from. But, like you, I scrap it all - the good and the not so good. I appreciate having options! But it is what it is!
Love your layouts so much Erin, your videos are top notch as well. You're such a great content creator. I think its lame they are changing it and am happy i have the original, because really, are we gonna document our Uncle Ben who cant walk and label him lame on the layout, PROBABLY NOT.I f anything, its rude to label someone disabled as lame. Now a date night to feed the pigs, to the teenagers, THAT'S LAME> lol. TFS Erin!
Hello Sheri, I appreciate your kind words. A friend jokingly said we should hang onto these stamps because they are now rare. You make a good point and no I would not document my uncle that way 😂 I didn't think they did used the word to describe disabilities but maybe they do 🤷♀️ It was a surprise to me. Teenagers think everything their parents do is lame.
I am, also, not offended by the word lame. When you first explained it was being discontinued because it offended some people I thought it was silly and couldn't understand that someone could be so easily offended. However, you explained it very well at the end and I now can appreciate why someone would be offended. Well Done and very positive. Also, love the layout.
I am glad you are not offended. I must have been living under a rock on this one because I was surprised to have heard it was removed. It never occurred to me this was an offensive word. I feel like we can make just about any word mean depending on how we use it. I appreciate your feedback on how I explained the situation.
I love the pig! This was my son's last year of raising pigs after a decade of 4-H and FFA projects. My husband loves pigs though, so eventually we will raise more! As a horse girl I got excited when I saw the lame word on the stamp set, I have documented a lame horses recovery before and probably will again someday! I love the layout!
Hi Emily, I am a horse gal too! Yes the word Lame is bound to come in handy when you have horses. It is probably bitter sweet that your 4-H season is over. I can remember raising lambs and hogs way back when I was in high school. Lots of fun memories.
Just love his layout. The colors are great and the stamp set you used is awesome. Matter of fact when you showed stamp set I decided to order because of those words. Think I’ll just pass it since they are changing it. Thanks for sharing. The pictures are the cutest of you, hubby and pigs❤️
Fabulous layout, love the colours, my mum would have loved the stamp set as she adored pigs 🐖 Not offended by ‘lame’ I’m actually more offended that people feel the need to criticise others.
You've done it again!! Love this cute layout and all of your techniques in it too. The coloring of the pig if perfect and then incorporating the colors in a dirty type layout was perfect. Being with pigs is a dirty place and you brightened it up. Shocked to hear about "lame". Everyone gets offended by something these days which is so sad. You can't look or say anything anymore that doesn't offend someone. Lame is in the vocabulary of my sons too so no offense in this house. Oh and I love our animal stamps!! Next I want a donkey as my son has his 3 miniatures on our place. Love farm animals they're all so sweet!!
I am so jealous of your son's miniature donkeys. I dream one day we will have one on our farm and it will be friends with an adorable goat. I can see it happening! I am glad you enjoyed the layout.
I was totally sold when you said it had the word lame in the set. I thought that is unique I should buy that. I even added to my cart. Then continued watching and you said that set was changed. I went online and looked and yes it’s changed. Removed from cart. I hadn’t even considered this set until you said how unique the phrases were.
My cousin has 4 pet pigs. They are very smart animals! I’m not offended by “lame”. Sometimes a horse or two would become lame and my children used it to describe a reason that they didn’t like when I told them why they were not allowed to do something. Great layout and the top striped paper flipped over bothered me for a long time!! Lol So glad you caught it! What a beautiful little pig you colored!
This is super cute! At first I thought it was SO WEIRD that you were mixing those b&w patterns with the coloured ones but as usual you had the vision and it changed my opinion! No offense at the word lame, I love when humour is interjected in scrapbooking. Not everything needs to be all pretty and precious! I like real life and sometimes life is lame! It's all good!
Another great layout Erin! I have a piggy (she's 13 this year) so this stamp set is a must have. Mimi is so smart, she has a pet cat and chicken. The chicken sits on her back and they go everywhere together. As far as the word lame, I was excited to see it on a stamp set. Obviously I'm not offended by it but we live in a time that people get offended by everything. Sometimes life has bad moments and documenting them can be therapeutic. I respect the company for doing what they need to do to be respectful to all but think it's sad the word was twisted. Obviously it was never their intention to offend anyone! And yes we use lame in medical terminology!
What a fun layout! I love that you love pigs 😂. My BFF loves cows 😂. Great use of this paper pack too. I’m not offended by the word lame in this context and am glad you had the perfect set for your layout. Your pig stamp is so darn cute 🐖. Thanks for all the nice tips in the video, you’re so good at doing that😉. TFS
I think it's ridiculous that people are so easily offended. If we continue down the road of banning words we will eventually run out of words. Love your layout and your channel.
Thank you Carol! I am imagining running out of words to say and people communicating with a series of sounds. It would be easy to make those sounds offensive too lol 😂
I really like your pig layout. I also like seeing you use the 6x6 paper. I have a bunch of those! As far as lame goes, I don't know anyone who uses it or would be offended by it. My son's word he used all the time was "random". I love watching your videos & seeing how you use the stamps. I've been scrapbooking a long time, but I just now am getting in to using stamps. I like stamps that have lots of "random" words to use!
I’m laughing because my boys say “random” all the time. I am glad you are enjoying the videos and are trying out stamps. I really do love how versatile they can be.
I guess I’ve been living under a rock, because I have absolutely no idea how the word lame could be construed as offensive. Love what you did with this layout, Erin!
Not offended at all. I appreciate having words and phrases to describe different feelings or activities. I wish people weren't so petty about everything. Sad they would change the stamp. If you don't like it, don't buy it. Simple. Thank you for sharing. I love your layouts and stories.
By the way Erin you do wonderful work !! I have been following you for some time. I can't hardly wait until the next video to come out. Again I love your work !!
This is a cute layout and I love how you incorporate so many stamps on layouts. I want to try and do more of that along with the ink blending. I don't find the words offensive at all and my husband has a couple of habits that I refer to as weird all the time (in a joking manner of course!)
Such a great layout! I am loving that Life's a Hoot circle stamps set too! So glad I bought it! I also have the Pig and the Farm set! I seem to be drawn to the Farm animal sets, yet I have never owned any animals other than dogs or cats! I'm not offended by the word lame, but I understand why some people might be! Oh well, it is what it is!
Hi Ronda, I agree the farm animal sets are a must have! Good thing stamps don't have to be literal to embellish our projects. Like the owls, I've got one on a layout coming up and really it has no rhyme or reason 😂
I agree with so many of these other comments. Wish both sets were available b/c I would prefer the “lame” set as it’s my gos daughters favorite phrase. “That’s so lame Jenny, it shows how old you are😂!!” She’s 6 and has no clue and documenting her “lame” phase would be perfect! P.S. I would love to see a flip through with your planner! Love the idea of searching but have failed at many attempts and this looked perfect!
lol your daughter sounds like a character. I guess you will have to resort to alpha stamps to spell it out. I am sorry the stamp is no longer available. Great suggestion for a video, I will make a mental note.
Oh man! Beautiful layout! I need that farm stamp set though! Dates aren't always a normal date.. lol...my hubby and I do the chicken and duck chores together all of the time.
I'm so jealous you got the word lame in your set. I didn't order it in time and now I'm stuck with the "lame" version of the stamp set! LOL! Good thing I have small alphas in my stash!
Hahahahaha, your comment nearly made me spit out my tea. Yes you will have to get creative with your alpha stamps. It is just not the same though is it?
Here is another perspective... I believe the word "lame" is to individuals with physical disabilities as the word "retarded" is to individuals with intellectual disabilities. They were once used to refer to a medical condition, but now used in derogatory ways to mean "unfit," "stupid," "bad,," "ridiculous,' etc. Therefore I think the term is offensive to some and I applaud CTMH for being inclusive of and sensitive to all members of society. With that said, I absolutely love you, Erin, and appreciate your creativity, inspiration, teaching, and amazing sense of humor. Your layouts are always amazing and I learn something new from you all the time. Thank you!
Hello Jessie, I do appreciate your perspective. My best friend's son was mentally handicapped and she was very disappointed in people who used the word "retarded" and understandably so. I suppose I hear Lame used so frequently it has taken on another meaning but yes, you have a valid point. Thank you for your kind words and I am truly glad you are enjoying the videos.
I appreciate words that allow us to tell all our stories- the good, the bad and the ugly. Life is not always a bed of roses. If someone doesn’t like a particular word, the should not fuse to get the word removed- just don’t buy that particular stamp set.
Very true, life is definitely not always roses. I felt the same way about the stamp. I know there are lots out there I wouldn’t buy but someone else would.
Girl you did a great job and I love the words you used and your boys are boys what can we say, my grandsons says the same thing and they live in Texas, I’ve even heard my granddaughters say it too and they live here I. Arkansas, so it must be universal is t it?l so go girl use your words and don’t worry about it. Thank s again for a great layout. I love pigs too but we don’t raise them a longer just have my horses, getting to old I guess!❤
As much as I love all your layouts, this is one of my faves!!!! The pig is so stinkin' cute! P.S. I don't think your and your husband's idea of "date night" is the least bit lame!!! 🙂
Another great layout! You never disappoint. Do you know if CTMH ever brings back retired stamp sets? I really like the one you used on this layout with the 'farm life' and the animals. Just curious!
Thank you Diane. They do specials almost every year called Bring Back My Pack where they feature an older retired paper pack and stamp set. I doubt this one would make a comeback though as it wasn't attached to a featured paper collection. There are Facebook groups where you can buy and sale retired CTMH items and try eBay too.
If they didn't like the word they didn't have to buy the stamp set. Good grief. People need to get over themselves and live and let live. Gorgeous page as always.
Thank you Lisa, I am glad you enjoyed the page. I have passed up stamp sets before that I wouldn't use and that works for me.
Not offended at all by the word "lame." I'm not easily offended. Absolutely love your little piggy layout! So fun and totally not lame!
Thank you and I am not easily offended either.
Another fabulous page Erin.
Certainly not offended by the word lame, and why should anyone? It's not the word that offends but how it is used. Good grief, I feel like you can't say anything these days without offending people.
I wish I had added this stamp set to my latest order, I didn't think I needed it but for sure it will be included in my next one. It will make a great companion to the cow from a few months ago. So cute :)
It definitely has the same feel as the cow stamp. I agree, it is more how the word is said and used than the word itself.
Leave it to the kids to come up with lame to describe your date night! I think it is a part of their vocabulary in an affectionate way! And as an older person I remember hearing or saying it used for a poor excuse or reason-that was a lame excuse. I guess it’s all in how you look at it! Love this layout!
Now that you mention it I can hear my parents telling me my excuses were lame growing up. Funny how those words came flooding back and now that I am an adult I can see why they said that 😂
Love the layouts and all the detail. I like what someone said that it is worse to take offense than to give offense because you can give offense without knowing it but you can never take offense without knowing. I am not one for political correctness because it seems to change every day and I can't keep up. I don't intentionally offend anyone and I try to remember that most other people don't either. We all need to remember the world doesn't revolve around us.
Wow that is definitely a quote worth repeating!
I actually think ‘LAME’ is a perfectly fine word. I was shocked to hear that there are those who only see the negative connotations attached to it. When you mentioned it and WEIRD, I immediately started thinking of photos I could use them with. Possibly being an Aussie, we have a different (not so intense) way of looking at the world. I’m sad to hear that CTMH have reacted to the comments by some people.
I really like the layout, Erin
Thank you Gail, I am happy to hear you enjoyed the layout. I was really surprised to hear it also as it never occurred to me this was an offensive word.
Love the layout. You even made me look at pigs in a new way! Not offended by the word "lame" in any way. It was used when I was in school many years ago. It has been around for a long time. I feel that some people these days could make an issue out of any word. I am sad that they are changing it.
Thank you Debbie, pigs are great just as long as they are not to close to the house as they can be odiferous.
Love how you discussed the difficult topic of offending people. The world is hard enough. Your positive and inspiring channel gives me a scale from it all while I try to mimic your pages and designs.
I'm always so excited when a see a new video from you and this one did not disappoint, very cute!! I've learned so much from you about making my own embellishments with stamps and dies for our scrapbook pages...I love the look and so much more versatile. No, I'm not offended by the use of the word lame, having had teenagers I know what it means when used that way. Very kind of CTMH to be sensitive to others. I have never raised pigs, only dogs and cats and kids.
Also, I can't get over that you're a Vet Tech, take care of a family, animals and a garden...then have time to scrapbook and make videos for us...thank you!! I think we should call you Wonder Woman!
Ya know just today, I visited a new Dr who said, "how's that lame hand?" I busted a gut because I'm lame and not ashamed, but remembered that we were changing that set. I can remember older days referring to farm animals too. Darling layout !!and sort of sad I missed the original set.
I appreciate your insight. I am glad you can find humor in the not so great parts of life. How funny that just occurred with your doctor. I hope he laughed with you!
I love the playful words including lame in the stamp set. Love the layout. You have given me ideas in how to use 6x6 paper on a layout. I was raised on a small 10 acres farm and my dad loved raising pigs. He was raised on a farm himself. He didn't stay on the farm when he grew up. He went into another profession. His love for pigs and for the farm is still a part of him to this day. I live on a ranch and cows are the only thing that we raised and I will be honest, I wouldn't have pigs on the ranch. lol.
lol, no pigs for you? I do enjoy the cows also but pigs are funny and make me laugh, kind of like baby goats, they are fun to watch. Farm life does become a part of you even if you are not actively living the farm life. I agree and thought the word was fun and playful. I often try to use humor to get through "bad times"
@@CraftyConceptswithErin Pigs are very intelligent animals. I remember helping my dad along with my siblings, cleaning out the hog barn in the middle of the summer. Not a fun job. lol.
I like having the option of different words, lame included. You're right, life isn't all sunshine and roses! What a fun piggy layout, animals add so much to our lives.
Thank you, animals do make life a fun adventure!
I love this layout! I wish CTMH would offer both stamp sets cause I would like the original one that you used!
I also wish they would offer both stamp sets !!! Cuz I’m frustrated I WONT BE ABLE TO PURCHASE THE WEIRD & LAME SET !!!
It’s like anything else if u don’t like it don’t buy it !!!!
Thank you! Yes that seems like it would have been a viable solution.
First of all, I love your videos. You truly have a special gift for scrapbooking, teaching, video editing, speaking etc!! As for the word lame, teenagers use that word. I can remember my neighbor’s daughter telling me that her parents were lame. We still laugh about it 15 years later.
Thank you, I am very glad to hear you enjoy the videos. I haven't met a teenager that didn't use the word or think their parents were lame 😂
I love the layout and the sweet piggies wearing flowers!
Thank you Erin, I can’t resist the farm themed stamp sets.
Thank you so much for showing a great way to use the 6x6 papers in a way that really works for 12x12 Scrapbookers!
You are so welcome! I always appreciate seeing ways to use smaller papers and scraps too.
Thank you for sharing not only your amazing layouts but your honesty about documenting the good, the bad, the ugly! I appreciate the word lame and any other words that describe our experiences! ❤
Thank you Heidi, I do realize there are offensive words I was just surprised this was deemed one of them. I’m glad you enjoyed the layout.
I think they should have kept the stamp as it was. I don’t find it offensive at all. I agree with how you explained it. Sometimes things are just lame, not perfect, or not great! Can’t please everyone, don’t try.
I am glad you were not offended. It is true, many things in life are not perfect. I try to use humor to get through those not so great moments.
Oh I really like this layout. I am amazed how you can use your stamps. Thank you for sharing with us . I really want to learn to use inks and stamps.
I see nothing incorrect with the word lame. I have heard it used all my life and no one was offended . Frankly I hear must worse words used everywhere today .
I say jump right in and start stamping. I love how I can customize my own embellishments with stamps, plus it is just fun to do! I also hear words on a regular basis that would make a mother cover her child's ears. It's weird what is okay and what isn't and its hard to keep up.
Love this layout. I will have to have that pig, probably in my February order🥰. I have no problem with the word “lame”, although I know some people may. I really wish they wouldn’t take it away from the people that like it but I understand when you own a company that you try to make everyone happy. Kudos to CTMH for being sensitive to those who feel offended, but I still think they should not have removed the word!
I know CTMH handled things they best way they thought they could. It's a tough situation and I am glad I don't call the shots.
What a wonderful layout. I would have never thought to combine the bright paper with black. Beautiful!
Thank you! It was a fun unexpected color combination to create with.
Erin thank you for the awesome video's. Really needed to watch this one this morning, it lifted my winter blahs. Love the layout. I was taught sticks and stone saying which goes back to the 1860's. To many folks get to vocal about things that offend them too easily. Many things in our society can be offensive to me also but I choose to overlook them. I'm just thankful I don't run a company like CTMH that I have to make the choices they do. Thankful for the blessings I get from your videos. You're my favorite RUclips show. Thank you for what you do.
Hello Cindy, I’m very glad you enjoy my channel. I agree, I’m thankful I am not having to make decisions like CTMH, you certainly can not make everyone happy.
Oh WOW! Who knew what all that beautiful color could add to the "piggy" photos. You are so intuitive. Would never have thought of it. Such a cute layout. Loved watching your process. TFS
These colors were definitely different for me but I really love the way it turned out. I am glad you like it too.
Great layout! I love everything about it. One reason that you are my favorite channel is you have such a gift for teaching and explaining your design process. I love hearing how you are thinking as you create. I also love how you show how you correct mistakes mid- process (like with the ink smearing in this video). Also...as someone who also scrapbooks the "good, the bad and the ugly," I also like words such as "lame" that showcase the fact that this is real life.
Wonderful layout! I love how you incorporated the little words in your journaling. I’m not offended by the word lame and am excited it’s on my stamp set because it reminds me of what teenagers say
Definitely a common teenager word 😂
Awesome layout and you are never offensive and always so positive!
Thank you Mary, I really appreciate you saying so.
This layout is so super fun and I love that your date nights are off on the quad to feed the pigs. Way to make a chore super fun - and those pigs!!!! Loving the touches of colour and how you have challenged yourself to embrace this more, they work so well with the black and white. As for the stamp set - I'm so glad I've got the original one! Loved your thoughts, honesty and explanation of why you've used it and stamping within your handwriting looks so good!
Thank you my friend. I am looking forward to seeing all the things you create with this collection. I do recommend feeding pigs for a date night!
I ❤ your layout of you and your husband feeding the pigs. The little 🐷 stamp is so adorable and perfect for this page. Adding the word stamps to your journaling in colored ink is so pretty. You always give me so many ideas for my projects. Btw, I’m not offended by the word “lame”. Including life
moments that are not always flawless, adds a realness to our stories. TFS, Monika
I agree, it definitely adds realness to our stories. Adding the words to the journaling gave it a fun twist, definitely something I will repeat again. I’m glad you liked the idea.
Erin, you seem to have the perfect photos for ALL the papers and stamps! Great layout and tips as always--thank you!
Thank you Laurie, I take a lot of photos so there are plenty to choose from. I am glad you enjoyed the layout!
Another fun layout and love the pig with the flower crown! A date night is just that, a chance to be alone together doing something you enjoy. More power to you both for 'feeding' your pigs together!! I'm sure your boys actually think it is awesome. I am expecting my 'The Little Things' order today. Hopefully I ordered it BEFORE the change. It would just be 'lame' to not get the original. LOL Not the least bit offended here. 😉
LOL, your last line had me rolling. One day the boys will look back and see the importance of the pig feeding "date nights"
Great way to use 6x6 paper. Love how you used the word stamps!
Thanks so much, It was fun to work them into the journaling. It reminded me of those word story games we'd play as kids.
it's great to have your perspective of this layout from your viewpoint as a veterinary tech. It really personalized it
Thank you, it never occurred to me that it would be offensive to others unless intentionally used to do so.
I love your layout but then I love ALL of your layouts!! This one made me wish I had pigs just so I would have a need for that adorable pig stamp!
I have no problem with the word LAME, in fact after I heard they were going to change it, I was so happy that I already had my set with the word in it. It will fit right in with many of my everyday life of raising kids layouts!
Thanks for being such an inspiration ❤️
Thank you Sherry, you will have to visit a farm with pigs so you can use the stamp 😉. Yes raising kids, especially teenagers warrants the use of the original stamp set.
Great layout. Nothing wrong with the words.
Thank you Cheryl, I'm glad you like the layout.
I love the layout! As always. I have no issue with the words, but appreciate where Close to My Heart is coming from. But, like you, I scrap it all - the good and the not so good. I appreciate having options! But it is what it is!
Hi Margaret! I do understand why CTMH chose to switch it and I'm glad I don't have to make those decisions. I am so glad you enjoyed the layout.
Love your layouts so much Erin, your videos are top notch as well. You're such a great content creator. I think its lame they are changing it and am happy i have the original, because really, are we gonna document our Uncle Ben who cant walk and label him lame on the layout, PROBABLY NOT.I f anything, its rude to label someone disabled as lame. Now a date night to feed the pigs, to the teenagers, THAT'S LAME> lol. TFS Erin!
Hello Sheri, I appreciate your kind words. A friend jokingly said we should hang onto these stamps because they are now rare. You make a good point and no I would not document my uncle that way 😂 I didn't think they did used the word to describe disabilities but maybe they do 🤷♀️ It was a surprise to me. Teenagers think everything their parents do is lame.
This is so cute! Love how you used the collection with these pig pics.
Thank you so much! It was fun to try something different.
Stunning layout with perfect photos xx
Thank you so much! The pigs were cooperative subjects for the photo shoot.
Love the layout! I agree I wish I could get the stamp set with Lame word also cause sometimes that’s what you need.
Thank you. I know right? I am bummed it is gone.
I love the pig stamp!! Already bought it for all the pics from all the years of my boys raising pigs for fair.
Oh yes, it is a must have for 4-h fair projects.
Fun layout! Love the way you use your stamps on your layouts!
Thank you. I am happy I discovered Evernote to organize my stamps. I can find things easily and it helps me to use my giant stamp collection.
Absolutely love your layout. Your pig is so cute. Great documentation of special time.
Hello Susie! Pigs are a ton of fun to be around, just as long as they aren't too close to the house.
I think lame is a word that kids can relate to. Nothing wrong with it. Love the piggy stamp!
Definitely widely used by teenagers
Your layouts are always so amazing. Really enjoyed the date night story too. TFS❤
Thank you! I highly recommend feeding farm animals for a date 😂
I am, also, not offended by the word lame. When you first explained it was being discontinued because it offended some people I thought it was silly and couldn't understand that someone could be so easily offended. However, you explained it very well at the end and I now can appreciate why someone would be offended. Well Done and very positive. Also, love the layout.
I am glad you are not offended. I must have been living under a rock on this one because I was surprised to have heard it was removed. It never occurred to me this was an offensive word. I feel like we can make just about any word mean depending on how we use it. I appreciate your feedback on how I explained the situation.
I love the pig! This was my son's last year of raising pigs after a decade of 4-H and FFA projects. My husband loves pigs though, so eventually we will raise more! As a horse girl I got excited when I saw the lame word on the stamp set, I have documented a lame horses recovery before and probably will again someday! I love the layout!
Hi Emily, I am a horse gal too! Yes the word Lame is bound to come in handy when you have horses. It is probably bitter sweet that your 4-H season is over. I can remember raising lambs and hogs way back when I was in high school. Lots of fun memories.
Another cute layout…and I love the color combination!
Thanks so much Joyce, bright and happy!
I love the circles in life’s a hoot card making. I made the cards shown in the catalog. I love those circles in layouts.
Yes those circles are so good! A stamp like that one is a keeper.
Just love his layout. The colors are great and the stamp set you used is awesome. Matter of fact when you showed stamp set
I decided to order because of those words. Think I’ll just pass it since they are changing it. Thanks for sharing. The pictures are
the cutest of you, hubby and pigs❤️
Thank you Eleanor, I am sorry you missed the original version.
Love this cute pig layout!! Well done Erin
Thanks Michelle, I couldn't resist the pig stamp.
Totally think like you in terms of the “lame” word Erin!
And I am willing bet that CTMH feels the same, as well.
Love this layout and your pigs! 🐖
Thank you Amy, and I suspect you are correct.
Fabulous layout, love the colours, my mum would have loved the stamp set as she adored pigs 🐖 Not offended by ‘lame’ I’m actually more offended that people feel the need to criticise others.
Thank you Wendy, I am glad you liked the layout. How fun your mum found pigs adorable. I imagine she may have had cute pig themed trinkets.
@@CraftyConceptswithErin Oh yes her house was full of them, I only kept a couple of the more sentimental ones 😢
You've done it again!! Love this cute layout and all of your techniques in it too. The coloring of the pig if perfect and then incorporating the colors in a dirty type layout was perfect. Being with pigs is a dirty place and you brightened it up. Shocked to hear about "lame". Everyone gets offended by something these days which is so sad. You can't look or say anything anymore that doesn't offend someone. Lame is in the vocabulary of my sons too so no offense in this house. Oh and I love our animal stamps!! Next I want a donkey as my son has his 3 miniatures on our place. Love farm animals they're all so sweet!!
I am so jealous of your son's miniature donkeys. I dream one day we will have one on our farm and it will be friends with an adorable goat. I can see it happening! I am glad you enjoyed the layout.
I was totally sold when you said it had the word lame in the set. I thought that is unique I should buy that. I even added to my cart. Then continued watching and you said that set was changed. I went online and looked and yes it’s changed. Removed from cart. I hadn’t even considered this set until you said how unique the phrases were.
I am sorry you missed out on the original version. I thought the unique words would be a hit but I suppose not for all.
Beautiful 2 page layout!
Thank you so much!
Love how you colored the pig!
Thank you Amy! It’s so nice to color the stamp images to coordinate.
Love the layout! Just ordered this. Hate that people search for things to be offended by.
Hello Greta, enjoy the collection, it’s a fun one!
Nothing wrong with the word lame. Loving your pages.😊
😊 thank you, I am so glad you enjoyed the layout
My cousin has 4 pet pigs. They are very smart animals! I’m not offended by “lame”. Sometimes a horse or two would become lame and my children used it to describe a reason that they didn’t like when I told them why they were not allowed to do something. Great layout and the top striped paper flipped over bothered me for a long time!! Lol So glad you caught it! What a beautiful little pig you colored!
lol, I am glad I caught the upside down paper too 😂! Pigs are so smart
This is super cute! At first I thought it was SO WEIRD that you were mixing those b&w patterns with the coloured ones but as usual you had the vision and it changed my opinion! No offense at the word lame, I love when humour is interjected in scrapbooking. Not everything needs to be all pretty and precious! I like real life and sometimes life is lame! It's all good!
Thanks Audrey, I have the same thoughts and try to use humor to get through the not so perfect chapters of life.
Love this layout…as always. ❤
Thanks so much! I love documenting every day life photos like these.
…and I love your date night activities !
Haha, I highly recommend feeding pigs for a date night.
Love this layout💖
Thanks so much Mona!
Love this layout so much!!!
Thank you so much!
Another great layout Erin! I have a piggy (she's 13 this year) so this stamp set is a must have. Mimi is so smart, she has a pet cat and chicken. The chicken sits on her back and they go everywhere together.
As far as the word lame, I was excited to see it on a stamp set. Obviously I'm not offended by it but we live in a time that people get offended by everything. Sometimes life has bad moments and documenting them can be therapeutic. I respect the company for doing what they need to do to be respectful to all but think it's sad the word was twisted. Obviously it was never their intention to offend anyone! And yes we use lame in medical terminology!
I would love to see Mimi and her pet chicken cruising along. That is amazing, I love it when random animals become friends. Is Mimi a mini pig?
This is a GREAT layout, love it 🤩
Thanks! It’s fun to step outside of the traditional color schemes sometimes!
What a fun layout! I love that you love pigs 😂. My BFF loves cows 😂. Great use of this paper pack too. I’m not offended by the word lame in this context and am glad you had the perfect set for your layout. Your pig stamp is so darn cute 🐖. Thanks for all the nice tips in the video, you’re so good at doing that😉. TFS
Cows are pretty darn cute but pigs win with their silly personalities. Thank you for your kind words Ella.
I think it's ridiculous that people are so easily offended. If we continue down the road of banning words we will eventually run out of words. Love your layout and your channel.
Thank you Carol! I am imagining running out of words to say and people communicating with a series of sounds. It would be easy to make those sounds offensive too lol 😂
Hi, just found this layout, LOVE IT!! thank you for sharing your beautiful work and words! Blessings to all!
Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed this layout idea.
I really like your pig layout. I also like seeing you use the 6x6 paper. I have a bunch of those! As far as lame goes, I don't know anyone who uses it or would be offended by it. My son's word he used all the time was "random". I love watching your videos & seeing how you use the stamps. I've been scrapbooking a long time, but I just now am getting in to using stamps. I like stamps that have lots of "random" words to use!
I’m laughing because my boys say “random” all the time. I am glad you are enjoying the videos and are trying out stamps. I really do love how versatile they can be.
I guess I’ve been living under a rock, because I have absolutely no idea how the word lame could be construed as offensive. Love what you did with this layout, Erin!
I’ve been living under that rock with you. I’m glad you enjoyed the layout.
You are so talented!
Thank you for your kind words!
Adorable 🥰 love it!
Thank you Carole, the pig stamp was just too cute!
Love everything about this layout. Your creativity is so inspiring!
Thank you so much!
Your layouts never disappoint. ❤
Oh thank you!
Beautiful!!!
Thank you!!
That's so true. That's the cutest little pig ever loved that layout😊❤ been looking for a lot of animals Dipset lately
Thank you, I had fun using these bright colors for a farm animal layout.
Cute layout!
Thanks so much Kati!
Thanks so much Kati!
love this
Thank you Elaine, I am so glad to hear it.
Not offended at all. I appreciate having words and phrases to describe different feelings or activities. I wish people weren't so petty about everything. Sad they would change the stamp. If you don't like it, don't buy it. Simple. Thank you for sharing. I love your layouts and stories.
Ps... Great save on the stamping.
I appreciate your perspective, and I'm glad you liked my quick fix. I've had to get creative numerous times to cover up mistakes.
By the way Erin you do wonderful work !! I have been following you for some time. I can't hardly wait until the next video to come out. Again I love your work !!
Kim you made me smile, thank you for your kind words.
Love it you are amazing!!
This is a cute layout and I love how you incorporate so many stamps on layouts. I want to try and do more of that along with the ink blending. I don't find the words offensive at all and my husband has a couple of habits that I refer to as weird all the time (in a joking manner of course!)
Thank you so much and I know we can expect great stamping results from you. I tell my hubby he is weird and my kids, I can be weird too! 😂
Such a great layout! I am loving that Life's a Hoot circle stamps set too! So glad I bought it! I also have the Pig and the Farm set! I seem to be drawn to the Farm animal sets, yet I have never owned any animals other than dogs or cats! I'm not offended by the word lame, but I understand why some people might be! Oh well, it is what it is!
Hi Ronda, I agree the farm animal sets are a must have! Good thing stamps don't have to be literal to embellish our projects. Like the owls, I've got one on a layout coming up and really it has no rhyme or reason 😂
I agree with so many of these other comments. Wish both sets were available b/c I would prefer the “lame” set as it’s my gos daughters favorite phrase. “That’s so lame Jenny, it shows how old you are😂!!” She’s 6 and has no clue and documenting her “lame” phase would be perfect!
P.S. I would love to see a flip through with your planner! Love the idea of searching but have failed at many attempts and this looked perfect!
lol your daughter sounds like a character. I guess you will have to resort to alpha stamps to spell it out. I am sorry the stamp is no longer available. Great suggestion for a video, I will make a mental note.
Замечательно получилось. Спасибо за видео😊👍
Thank you so much, I hope you were inspired!
I think each generation has their words or slang "lame" was ours. The word fits so many circumstances that I would use the stamp.
I definitely grew up with the word and continue to hear it often. I suppose that is why it surprised me to hear they had to change it.
Awesome ❤
Thank you Marsha!
Oh man! Beautiful layout! I need that farm stamp set though! Dates aren't always a normal date.. lol...my hubby and I do the chicken and duck chores together all of the time.
LOL, I love it. Chicken and Duck chores make for a great date night.
I'm so jealous you got the word lame in your set. I didn't order it in time and now I'm stuck with the "lame" version of the stamp set! LOL! Good thing I have small alphas in my stash!
Hahahahaha, your comment nearly made me spit out my tea. Yes you will have to get creative with your alpha stamps. It is just not the same though is it?
Here is another perspective...
I believe the word "lame" is to individuals with physical disabilities as the word "retarded" is to individuals with intellectual disabilities. They were once used to refer to a medical condition, but now used in derogatory ways to mean "unfit," "stupid," "bad,," "ridiculous,' etc. Therefore I think the term is offensive to some and I applaud CTMH for being inclusive of and sensitive to all members of society.
With that said, I absolutely love you, Erin, and appreciate your creativity, inspiration, teaching, and amazing sense of humor. Your layouts are always amazing and I learn something new from you all the time. Thank you!
Hello Jessie, I do appreciate your perspective. My best friend's son was mentally handicapped and she was very disappointed in people who used the word "retarded" and understandably so. I suppose I hear Lame used so frequently it has taken on another meaning but yes, you have a valid point. Thank you for your kind words and I am truly glad you are enjoying the videos.
I am forced now to use my six-by-six, love it
That is great to hear, put those papers to work!
I appreciate words that allow us to tell all our stories- the good, the bad and the ugly. Life is not always a bed of roses.
If someone doesn’t like a particular word, the should not fuse to get the word removed- just don’t buy that particular stamp set.
Very true, life is definitely not always roses. I felt the same way about the stamp. I know there are lots out there I wouldn’t buy but someone else would.
Not offended at all. Your pigs are cute and bd the layout is great!
Thank you Liz!
Girl you did a great job and I love the words you used and your boys are boys what can we say, my grandsons says the same thing and they live in Texas, I’ve even heard my granddaughters say it too and they live here I. Arkansas, so it must be universal is t it?l so go girl use your words and don’t worry about it. Thank s again for a great layout. I love pigs too but we don’t raise them a longer just have my horses, getting to old I guess!❤
I have a pig kitchen. I have many pig figurines. They are so cute!
Oh that is fun! I used to have a rooster themed kitchen.
I don’t find lame offensive. Really cute layouts!!
Thank you!
As much as I love all your layouts, this is one of my faves!!!! The pig is so stinkin' cute!
P.S. I don't think your and your husband's idea of "date night" is the least bit lame!!! 🙂
Haha, it’s a great date night idea! The pig stamp was a must have for me 😃
Love the layout and pigs. How lucky you are. I do not believe the word lame is offensive at all.
Thank you so much, having pigs around is surprisingly enjoyable.
Another great layout! You never disappoint. Do you know if CTMH ever brings back retired stamp sets? I really like the one you used on this layout with the 'farm life' and the animals. Just curious!
Thank you Diane. They do specials almost every year called Bring Back My Pack where they feature an older retired paper pack and stamp set. I doubt this one would make a comeback though as it wasn't attached to a featured paper collection. There are Facebook groups where you can buy and sale retired CTMH items and try eBay too.