So, I didn't tell you guys I was even gonna do it, because I figured I was just wasting my time. In the world of professional scrapbooking, it's often hard to get a break.
Well, I have often thought of trying to make a career of my hobby (more than a consultant for any of the several companies I have done in the past...) I have never had the desire to actually attempt it. It always seemed like so much work, for a long shot...... I mean attempting to become a published, designer of scrapbooks and altered arts. But, in the end, I always chickened out due to my fear of failure. (not to mention, I scrapbook to make myself happy....and I am 100% certain of my talent, so I don't need the validation to know what my talents are. Although,
the validation would be very nice!!!)
So, a few weeks ago, an online friend posted on her blog that the company she designed for had a call posted for their 2008 Design Team. I was interested, but nervous. So, I contacted my friend, who encouraged me to go for it. So, I did.
But, I didn't tell anyone, because I didn't want to be embarrassed when I wasn't chosen. (yes, I know it's sad I assumed I wouldn't be chosen) But, in the professional scrapbooking world, the competition is STIFF!!!!! REALLY STIFF!!! There are so many incredibly gifted and talented women out there, it's amazing!!!
And, honestly, in this business, it is very rare for someone to be chosen or published on their first try. In this business, you have to be ok with hearing a lot of NO's before you ever hear a YES. And, I wasn't sure if I was ready for that. Which I why I didn't tell hardly anybody. I just assumed I'd apply, they'd choose more talented, more experienced, well-known people and it would be a good learning experience for me.
Well....I completely underestimated myself because:
THEY CHOSE ME!!!!!!!!!!!
Imagine my surprise and ELATION when this landed in my Inbox:
Roxann- I first want to thank you for your submission to the WorldWin Papers 2008 Design Team Search. After looking through your submissions/application, I am thrilled to extent an offer to you to be a part of our 2008 Design Team!
When I first read it, I read the first line, which sounded to me like the "thank you, but no thank you" part of the letter. When I hit the second line, I was like...."what did that just say?!?!?!" I had to read it 3 or 4 times, until it SUNK IN!!!!!!!!
I COULD NOT BELIEVE IT!!!!!!!!!!
So, here's my ANNOUNCEMENT:
I have been OFFERED and ACCEPTED a postion on the
WORLDWIN PAPERS 2008 DESIGN TEAM!!!!!!!
(Click ^ above to read the official announcement!!)
THIS IS SUCH A HUGE DEAL!!!!!!!! HUGE!!!!!!!!
CHECK THIS OUT.........
This is the Official Announcement on the 2Peas Message Board
(a BIG scrapbooking message board for those who don't know....)
THIS IS ON the PUB.....for being "published" and "design teams."
And here is the WorldWin Papers Website. Check it out!!!!
They have the most awesome cardstocks, chipboard and specialty papers!!
Try it....you will love it!!!!!!
BUT, THAT'S NOT ALL!!!!!
I was also offered a position on the Scrapbooks 'N Stickers 2008 Design Team!!!!
WOO HOO!!!
This was offered to me by the owner of the store I worked for in Tulsa and KCity, at the Creating Keepsakes Conventions! SO exciting!!!!
She has also asked me to travel with her next year and given me
the title of Assistant Manager of Consumer Conventions!!!!
S'nS has an online store, as well. But, it's down being re-vamped right now! I'll make sure you have the address when it's back up and running! New and Improved!!!
How completely exciting is ALL OF THIS NEWS?!?!?!?!?!
Well, I have often thought of trying to make a career of my hobby (more than a consultant for any of the several companies I have done in the past...) I have never had the desire to actually attempt it. It always seemed like so much work, for a long shot...... I mean attempting to become a published, designer of scrapbooks and altered arts. But, in the end, I always chickened out due to my fear of failure. (not to mention, I scrapbook to make myself happy....and I am 100% certain of my talent, so I don't need the validation to know what my talents are. Although,
the validation would be very nice!!!)
So, a few weeks ago, an online friend posted on her blog that the company she designed for had a call posted for their 2008 Design Team. I was interested, but nervous. So, I contacted my friend, who encouraged me to go for it. So, I did.
But, I didn't tell anyone, because I didn't want to be embarrassed when I wasn't chosen. (yes, I know it's sad I assumed I wouldn't be chosen) But, in the professional scrapbooking world, the competition is STIFF!!!!! REALLY STIFF!!! There are so many incredibly gifted and talented women out there, it's amazing!!!
And, honestly, in this business, it is very rare for someone to be chosen or published on their first try. In this business, you have to be ok with hearing a lot of NO's before you ever hear a YES. And, I wasn't sure if I was ready for that. Which I why I didn't tell hardly anybody. I just assumed I'd apply, they'd choose more talented, more experienced, well-known people and it would be a good learning experience for me.
Well....I completely underestimated myself because:
THEY CHOSE ME!!!!!!!!!!!
Imagine my surprise and ELATION when this landed in my Inbox:
Roxann- I first want to thank you for your submission to the WorldWin Papers 2008 Design Team Search. After looking through your submissions/application, I am thrilled to extent an offer to you to be a part of our 2008 Design Team!
When I first read it, I read the first line, which sounded to me like the "thank you, but no thank you" part of the letter. When I hit the second line, I was like...."what did that just say?!?!?!" I had to read it 3 or 4 times, until it SUNK IN!!!!!!!!
I COULD NOT BELIEVE IT!!!!!!!!!!
So, here's my ANNOUNCEMENT:
I have been OFFERED and ACCEPTED a postion on the
WORLDWIN PAPERS 2008 DESIGN TEAM!!!!!!!
(Click ^ above to read the official announcement!!)
THIS IS SUCH A HUGE DEAL!!!!!!!! HUGE!!!!!!!!
CHECK THIS OUT.........
This is the Official Announcement on the 2Peas Message Board
(a BIG scrapbooking message board for those who don't know....)
THIS IS ON the PUB.....for being "published" and "design teams."
And here is the WorldWin Papers Website. Check it out!!!!
They have the most awesome cardstocks, chipboard and specialty papers!!
Try it....you will love it!!!!!!
BUT, THAT'S NOT ALL!!!!!
I was also offered a position on the Scrapbooks 'N Stickers 2008 Design Team!!!!
WOO HOO!!!
This was offered to me by the owner of the store I worked for in Tulsa and KCity, at the Creating Keepsakes Conventions! SO exciting!!!!
She has also asked me to travel with her next year and given me
the title of Assistant Manager of Consumer Conventions!!!!
S'nS has an online store, as well. But, it's down being re-vamped right now! I'll make sure you have the address when it's back up and running! New and Improved!!!
How completely exciting is ALL OF THIS NEWS?!?!?!?!?!
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