Farewell to an Industry Pioneer

A lovely tribute! Sorry to hear the news - just sad they took the forums down right away!

So sad - I just love watching Glitter Girl!!!

I've always enjoyed purchasing new designs and tools from them but I have to say I'm super upset because I just bought Wilna's Art and Art2 classes a couple of days ago and can't access them because they closed the forum and the workshops without any warning. It would have been nice to know the classes would not be there (a couple days after I purchased them) so I would have made the time to just download them right away. So frustrating, that when I finally got a few minutes to myself tonight to start watching the classes only to discover the company is closing, I nearly started to cry. I can't believe their statement and action are so sudden and in the process they took my money for classes I won't be able to see/use. Hurt and frustrated that I begged (my Husband) to be allowed to purchase these classes and now I wasted the money. I'll never hear the end of it. Sure hope there is a way to allow us to download stuff like this quickly and easily so they don't have to start doing bunches of refunds. 'cause DH is going to want that money back for sure. : (

I, too, am very sad. It is always so hard to say goodbye, and April, I am even more impressed with you and Studio Calico for your heartfelt post.

When I could not find what I was looking for I could always find at two peas.. this is sad news...

Does anyone know why they are closing? I am really going to miss them. Thank goodness we still have Studio Calico.

Two Peas was my crafting jumping off point. I'm really sad to see them go. Thank you, Two Peas!

Yes very sad. I enjoyed the company and inspiration provided by all at 2peas. Glitter girl adventures will especially be missed.

You gave us a nicey nicey post. I really am glad they were around and fulfilled our needs for such a long time. No doubt there were nice people there, but the fact that we can't access our paid for classes shows a lack of integrity and class.

I'm devastated. They are my go-to for everything I can't get here!

Thank you April for your loving respectful words. I loved the inspiration and teaching two peas offered. The availability of many awesome products will also be missed. Thank you Two Peas for the years of your service. You will be missed!

April,

Thanks for posting this. I posted about this as well over on PaperCrafter's Corner.

I think it's important to acknowledge those who have helped shape this industry, and Two Peas certainly did.

Like you I found them when I was just starting out and they were not just a source of information, but inspiration and community...oh, and papercrafting goodies!

I will miss them and the community there, but am confident that others will step in and fill the void.

Stephanie

Passada

Awww...this is a very nice post! I found them before SC & can't believe they're gone. If I needed anything that I couldn't find here, I was confident I could find it at 2Peas.

Thank you for sharing the post. I am sad to hear they are closing. They were one of my first on line purchases so very long ago. They will be missed.

Well said, April. Thank you for sharing this post.

How nice of you to post this...

So sad news... Thank you for sharing this post and I pray for you all as a helpless stamp lover...

Two peas closing has made me realize how small the memory keeping community is! I'm so happy to be a part of it, but anxious to make it grow!

Just plain depressing. They will be missed for sure! I am worried ... Who is next?