Card upload has disappeared-twice.

[papercuties]

OMG... I am frustrated. I posted a card yesterday, that I did with the festive four set and it is no longer in that category or my gallery. I posted again today, it is no longer there again... Does anyone know what is going on? Has this happened to anyone else before?
I know it may not be the most beautiful card but, it is something that I did do and wanted it in my gallery.

[camsmom]

Did you rename the card rather than leaving it with a code form your computer? I know sometimes that if you have a card uploaded and it just has something like "IMG 15548" it will be delted b/c someone else has that already. You need to put in a title for the card.

Other than that, I can't help much-sorry

Try doing a search for uploading tips or problems. Good luck!

[jbalcer]

Denise - this is a copy & paste of a previous thread. From taking a quick gander at your gallery, #1 is the one that caused your card to disappear.
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As more and more people share their wonderful creations in the gallery, we are spending more and more time maintaining it. There have been several issues lately, and I just wanted to outline a few things that can help you avoid having them.

1. Give your FILE a unique name BEFORE YOU UPLOAD IT. When you scan or take a picture of your creation, change the file name on your computer to something unique rather than a number like 1.jpg, or scan001.jpg. When files have the same generic name as others (which is the case a LOT lately), they will get removed when we scan for duplicate posts. So. . .try something like your username_petalprints1.jpg and yours won't get deleted!

2. Please CROP your picture to showcase your creation! I've re-done several uploads to focus on the card rather than the white backdrop you get when you scan. It takes a little bit of time, but the end result is that it's easier for people to appreciate the work you've done!

3. Only upload JPG FILES. Anything else will jam up your upload queue, and Daven will have to go in and fix it while you wait.

4. Watch your FILE SIZE. Max size for the gallery is 640x480 pixels, but the gallery software will take care of that for you if you are unsure about reducing yourself. Mainly what you get through doing it yourself is shorter upload time (because the files are smaller when reduced). By tweaking the images yourself you also have to opportunity to do any color correction, cropping etc. that you want.

5. When you upload your creation, PUT THE FILE IN A SPECIFIC GALLERY. Anything you upload will automatically be loaded into your Member Gallery. We have galleries by set, by technique, by type of creation (anything but a card, scrapbooking, events, stampin' spaces, etc). . . and if there is not a gallery that fits, leave it in your member gallery. We'll move it if we see a place for it.

6. Fill out the Stamps, Ink, Paper, Technique, Accessories Fields! The more complete your information the easier it is for others to find your work.

WHEW! If you'd like to read more on how you can make the gallery experience better, read this article Forums at Splitcoaststampers

Thanks for your help with getting the uploads approved and in the gallery faster!

Jenn

[zbownas]

Britta has the best idea, make sure it is saved on your HD with a name like Denise X Fabulous Four 1, or something like that. Try to make it pretty specific to YOU. Hope that helps some.

[zbownas]

Well it looks like Jenn beat me to it, we were posting at the same time I guess!!

[papercuties]

Thank you all so much I will try it again. I would have never realized the problem. thank you very much.