tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469675073004301849.post1864892977150030280..comments2023-09-26T07:40:39.881-04:00Comments on Lord Have Mercy!: ...Stampers, BewareAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00556270567491114903noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469675073004301849.post-82636270364731944232009-08-09T17:07:25.947-04:002009-08-09T17:07:25.947-04:00Oh Mercy,
I have just found your blog. I am so s...Oh Mercy,<br /><br />I have just found your blog. I am so sorry to read of your bad experience. I too have been in work situations with difficult people. But in the end I did learn what was acceptable and what was not to my integrity and my sense of worth. You are deserving of respect as a child of God.Carolynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469675073004301849.post-24036871617929493722009-08-07T18:28:19.310-04:002009-08-07T18:28:19.310-04:00Hi Mercy, I am new to your blog but heard about th...Hi Mercy, I am new to your blog but heard about this in the stamping world through a dear friend of mine. Wow. You expressed yourself so well, that I am sure crafters who seek to be on Design Teams will go into it a bit more cautiously. Thank you for the eye opening, jaw dropping peek into what happens behind closed doors (some, hopefully just a few). <br />Ironically, things like this is what drove me to start up my own little digi line and seek out a DT - without any regard to past experience or the likes, I chose members with personalities and attitudes who could soar high in this creative world we live in. <br />Thank you for your advice, have a wonderful weekend. <br />~*Joni <br />Inktegrity.blogspot.com~*Jonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04895747483412918786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469675073004301849.post-82406786971435912242009-08-06T23:14:46.323-04:002009-08-06T23:14:46.323-04:00You managed to put into words all the things that ...You managed to put into words all the things that so many of us have experienced. Thank you for that! I'm so sorry you have had a bad experience, but if you let it make you a stronger, wiser and more compassionate person - YOU are the ultimate winner! Hang in there. ~chrismudmavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14997715550136386670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469675073004301849.post-16298511925816792472009-08-06T20:48:26.036-04:002009-08-06T20:48:26.036-04:00Wow... There are no words! I'm so sorry to hea...Wow... There are no words! I'm so sorry to hear about the things that have been happening to you. You are so talented, and have such an eye for design! {{{{Big hugs!!!}}}}Heather P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14657637995438769407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469675073004301849.post-64728073338164367332009-08-06T17:32:42.966-04:002009-08-06T17:32:42.966-04:00Hi Mercy, just a note to let you know that this po...Hi Mercy, just a note to let you know that this post has lifted me up...I don't have any drama with stamping, but I did just resign from my teaching job at the end of the school year because of bad things happening at the school and how I was treated. Not the greatest time to be unemployed, and it is feeling like I've been blacklisted with other schools...but your post reminded me that what I did was right, though not easy...to stand up for my ethics and what is true and not lose life energy stressed in a bad situation.<br /><br />I so enjoy your blog and your creations. I gain so much inspiration here. Thanks, again, for the great post. Hugs, KathyKathy Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03109570096877439447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469675073004301849.post-59467214520157899892009-08-05T23:33:32.079-04:002009-08-05T23:33:32.079-04:00Wow, How in the world did I manage to miss this?? ...Wow, How in the world did I manage to miss this?? Oh, I know I was blinded by your WONDERFULLY designed and totally FUN sketch above!! <br /><br />Ok, NOW about your post...YOU GO GIRL!!! Like I told you when we talked...After some time goes by, the shock, confusion, sick feeling in your tummy will start to fade and you will feel so so FREE!! She is a fungus that oozes with hatefulness, sneakiness and decite. It's actually very sad. That is not where you are meant to be. My regret is that I didn't warn you all when I finally had ENOUGH and left. I feel guilty, for if I had told you all EVERYTHING, I could have saved you some heartache. I am sorry girls!! AND I am sorry to all the girls in the batch before us for believing or at least listening to the lies about all of you. I am so glad I have had the chances to see you are all NOT what was presented to me. I am Sorry!!!<br /><br />Well, Mercy Girl, you put out there... exactly what needed to be said. I am proud of you!! Maybe now this person will see that there are a few things she needs to evaluate...and I really hope she does. One thing I wouldn't change is the fact that I did walk through this mess, for if I had not...I would have NEVER met all you wonderful ladies I have not only designed with but can now call my friends!! You all ROCK!! Sorry you all had to walk through this too, but remember...You can't have a RAINBOW without a storm!!! Not to mention the fact that there are MANY more CUPCAKES in the oven!! Just forget about her!!!!<br /><br />LOVE ya Mercy!!! Love Ya Girls!!<br /><br />HUGS ~ LORi BOYDLORihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03808910485542276883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469675073004301849.post-16347451229156576542009-08-03T21:58:59.214-04:002009-08-03T21:58:59.214-04:00Hey girl! Yes It sucks to have this wonderful hob...Hey girl! Yes It sucks to have this wonderful hobby dirtied by "some" people. I am just so happy I have "met" you and glad you put this out there to help warn others. You are an inspiration to us all in MANY ways sistah!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469675073004301849.post-88181148601769060172009-08-03T13:36:15.277-04:002009-08-03T13:36:15.277-04:00Dear Mercy,
By your posts I have heard your woun...Dear Mercy,<br /> <br />By your posts I have heard your wounded and betrayed heart and I want you to know that I really feel for you. I have read a couple of other accounts of stamping bloggers who have been ripped off, blasted unfairly, and treated just plain badly all because they opened their lives up to share something they enjoyed with "others". I applaud your integrity and even your return to your regular blog and challenges after parting company with the people who made your days miserable. I look forward to seeing more of your beautiful creations and your personal posts!<br /> <br />(I never really liked those cuppy things anyway!!!)<br /> <br />Your pal,<br />Karen BraniganAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469675073004301849.post-40779754468624753692009-08-03T12:03:29.328-04:002009-08-03T12:03:29.328-04:00I totally understand where you are coming from Mer...I totally understand where you are coming from Mercy. I've never found myself the object of design team backstabbing but I have noticed the difference between designing for different companies.<br /><br />Your words are very well said. <br /><br />THANK YOU and I hope you are encouraged.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />~nanceMrs. Nancy Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16460189282163694889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469675073004301849.post-30023915837687140132009-08-03T09:38:23.115-04:002009-08-03T09:38:23.115-04:00I so appreciate your comments.
I have learned that...I so appreciate your comments.<br />I have learned that though there are WONDERFUL people in this business, this business is also IN our fallen world. Like in the rest of the world we need to be wise as serpents and harmless as doves (Luke 10:3).<br /><br />I admire your pursuit of integrity!! And I am thankful for your presence in the stamping community--for your talent and good character.<br /><br />I am looking forward to your sketch tomorrow as well!Julianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12167846291416154599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469675073004301849.post-84468150364212242262009-08-03T08:29:24.172-04:002009-08-03T08:29:24.172-04:00Well said - Mercy!!! I'm proud of you too for ...Well said - Mercy!!! I'm proud of you too for standing up and speeking out!!! I respect you for doing so!!! Hey - I have three girls at home...I wouldn't need this kind of drame on top of it - LOL!!! Hugs ~S~Silke Ledlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05199992363989403961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469675073004301849.post-59385236121831458192009-08-03T06:30:31.354-04:002009-08-03T06:30:31.354-04:00Mercy,you've stood up and been counted and I&#...Mercy,you've stood up and been counted and I'm standing right up there with you!!! <br />I'm pleased and proud to call you 'friend' and know you are in my corner, (as I am in yours). <br />My eyes have been opened and I won't fall for 'syrup' ever again. You are a STAR!<br />Hugs<br />Viv xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16471213092781652196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469675073004301849.post-73822818102992587122009-08-03T00:35:44.318-04:002009-08-03T00:35:44.318-04:00Obviously you have made the correct decision to di...Obviously you have made the correct decision to ditch the people that are false and tear you down. In the 30+ years I've worked in the finance world I have seen my fair share of this type of behavior, and in my opinion, it's driven by those that have little self esteem and seek power through manipulation and thinking they control the actions of others. Eventually, hopefully, it comes back to bite them in the end (literally and figuritively LOL) but it leaves those in the wake questioning themselves and damages ones ability to truly trust others. I am so sorry that you've experienced this but your evident sense of self worth and innate integrity has already boosted you to get beyond this experience and begin fresh. Good post. It's impressive and a good wake up call to the unaware because it happens in all industries.<br /><br />All the best to you in the future!Stef Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17777117548984288021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469675073004301849.post-19379095665337112852009-08-02T23:41:44.458-04:002009-08-02T23:41:44.458-04:00I have never been invited to become a member of an...I have never been invited to become a member of any DT, and I have not applied either. Maybe I'm fortunate that I'm nowhere near as talented as you so that I don't run into the same type of problems! I do know that, when you think someone is your friend, but they tell lies behind your back, it's terribly hurtful. I'm glad to see you have started the Mercy's Muses and are creating your lovely sketches weekly! At least we all are not being deprived of your wonderful talent and inspiration!!!! Blessings, CACarrollAnn (~CA~)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11689307166645568092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469675073004301849.post-45356673396911458722009-08-02T23:07:29.161-04:002009-08-02T23:07:29.161-04:00Gee, Mercy, I hate to hear that such things go on ...Gee, Mercy, I hate to hear that such things go on in the stamping world. I follow several blogs so I am not sure which companies you are talking about, but I don't want anything to do with the one(s) you are talking about. I would love for you to email me privately the name(s) of companies that treat people so badly. I do not want to support a company like that. Thanks.<br />Janet Sisk<br />moosisk@hotmail.comMoosiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04257676638040075481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469675073004301849.post-75722242808967675642009-08-02T22:32:55.055-04:002009-08-02T22:32:55.055-04:00I agree! It is really sad that anybody would have...I agree! It is really sad that anybody would have to worry about those types of things, but the reality is that the stamping world can be just like anyother business setting. I am sorry that you experienced such hardships. Creativity needs nourishing! I love all that you do - you are so talented! I look forward to your inspiration daily!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03623487060488110434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469675073004301849.post-40839349534235482102009-08-02T21:05:33.325-04:002009-08-02T21:05:33.325-04:00I am so sorry for all you have been through. You h...I am so sorry for all you have been through. You have been a great inspiration to me and I want to let you know what positive things you have done for others. thank you for sharing your designs and your soul.Janet Markshttp://www.janetwmarks.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469675073004301849.post-13894996188393032072009-08-02T20:36:41.219-04:002009-08-02T20:36:41.219-04:00I love your blog and hate what you have been going...I love your blog and hate what you have been going through. I don't know the specifics, but by posting it here on your blog, it gets it "out there" and now you can move on with the peeps who love your work and your honesty! We love you and stand with you, ReneeGoing with the Flow By Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13814765249965779732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469675073004301849.post-14950372305845358872009-08-02T20:21:02.672-04:002009-08-02T20:21:02.672-04:00Awww, sweet Mercy, while I don't know any of y...Awww, sweet Mercy, while I don't know any of your specifics, I certainly recognize the type you warn against. It's a shame that some people seem to thrive on stirring the pot and then pretending they had nothing to do with it. I'm so proud of you for sticking up for yourself, and awfully sorry you had to go through any mistreatment at all. You are such a wonderful person, with a beautiful heart and some amazing talent - you deserve the absolute very best! I'll bet this post will help someone else avoid the pits that unfortunately do exist in our stamping world. Glad this is all behind you now! Big hugs, girl!Amy Shefferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17022583412791709491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469675073004301849.post-79681772446843641402009-08-02T18:39:14.907-04:002009-08-02T18:39:14.907-04:00Sorry to hear you have been treated badly. Sadly, ...Sorry to hear you have been treated badly. Sadly, you will find people in every walk of life (even families) who do this. It's selfish, immature, etc. <br />The best you can do is learn from your lessons and try to use your best judgment in the future. <br />Take things slowly and, hopefully, in time you will learn to deal with disappointments in life without as much heartbreak.<br />In time you will be able to let this go and look on it as experience.Judy Millernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469675073004301849.post-61897784211196212202009-08-02T17:55:14.657-04:002009-08-02T17:55:14.657-04:00God bless you Mercy! I'm so sorry to hear you&...God bless you Mercy! I'm so sorry to hear you've had such a bad experience. Whatever happened, it sounds like you kept your head high and chose to rise above it all. Happy Stamping & Keep Smiling my friend! :)Pam Speidelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03102784299266625451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469675073004301849.post-52696748650508456222009-08-02T17:14:29.172-04:002009-08-02T17:14:29.172-04:00Such a well spoken post, Mercy. I admire you for ...Such a well spoken post, Mercy. I admire you for sticking to your guns and sticking up for the rest of the "team". I am honored to consider you, be be considered by you, a friend. :-) I'm looking forward to the wonderful art that you and your Muse's will bring us each week! Keep up the good fight, woman!Suzy Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09938911860876891434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469675073004301849.post-20708549364162814602009-08-02T16:37:45.284-04:002009-08-02T16:37:45.284-04:00Oh Mercy! I'm so sorry you've had to go th...Oh Mercy! I'm so sorry you've had to go through this bad experience, but glad you're using it as a learning experience! You're so talented and you deserve to be where you are appreciated!! You're right - Life's way too short for unnecessary drama!!Jen Taplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15746144480381743641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469675073004301849.post-19383054052448841292009-08-02T15:51:17.510-04:002009-08-02T15:51:17.510-04:00Amen, Sistah.....It's so unfortunate that this...Amen, Sistah.....It's so unfortunate that this post was necessary but you worded it perfectly!! You know how I feel about it and I'm so happy you came out better on the other end!!Jackie Pedrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13130460639353786567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469675073004301849.post-79858468978506522112009-08-02T14:56:24.025-04:002009-08-02T14:56:24.025-04:00Mercy, this was such an eloquent and unfortunately...Mercy, this was such an eloquent and unfortunately needed post. In the past few years my naive little eyes have been opened to the drama that so many women feel the need to bring to this fabulous hobby. <br /><br />I've been hurt, betrayed, used and broken by people in the stamping world, but I've chosen to make those experiences shape my character and integrity. We are not defined by our experiences, but by the way we learn and grow, and allow ourselves to be shaped by the hand of God through the good and the bad that comes our way. You are a survivor and I just know you will rise ABOVE! <br /><br />So rock on, Sister! You are an EXTREMELY talented designer and deserve to be treated with respect and integrity. Never settle for less!Julee (Vervegirl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04030551597369503780noreply@blogger.com