So I have a few peeks at three of the layouts I completed using the new kit.
I just have to say that I really enjoyed doing these three layouts, despite the top one was a bit of a tough topic. Being on the Scrapbooking From the Inside Out design team has really stretched me in terms of my journaling. And that is something that I really wanted to work on. In the past six months, I have really found myself truly thinking about what I want to say. And I have told stories, I never thought I would get around to telling.
And that is why deciding not to stay on the team for the next term was a truly hard decision. I debated for several days and even almost changed my mind a few times. :) I have enjoyed working with everyone involved and will miss the team! But this just feels like the right choice at this time.
When I started out trying to *break in to the publishing and design team world*, it wasn't easy. There are a lot of amazing and talented scrapbookers all trying to do the same thing.
So I set a few goals for myself. The first was having one of my layouts published in a magazine. Happy to say that is a goal I have accomplished a few times.
As far as design teams, I wanted to try and experience a different variety of teams. Such as a local scrapbook store (For Keep's Sake), an on-line store (Scrapgal), a challenge blog (Craft Your Nest) and a kit club (SFTIO). The bonus was an on-line magazine (Crafting Ireland). Each team has been such a blessing. And I have met and stayed in touch with so many of the women from these teams.
My final goal is to try and make a manufacturer team. This is going to be my scrapbooking focus for the next year. Although I won't just try out for a manufacturer just to be on a manufacturer team. I am only going to submit for teams that I really love their product or think I would be a good fit.
In addition to possibly getting back into teaching by subbing which is really exciting for me!
So I am looking forward to 2013 and meeting a few more goals.
I guess we will see. :)
Looking forward to seeing more, Mary Jo! Good luck with your goals for the coming year. I know you'll make them happen. :)
ReplyDeleteoh can't wait to see more
ReplyDeleteOh, I just love your sneak peeks, Mary Jo! I can't wait to see the full layouts. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with all your goals!
Those sneak peeks are looking so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGreat sneaks! Good luck on your goals for next year!
ReplyDeleteSorry to see you leave some of those places. We are both the oppoosite Im working on getting pub and your working on Maft.
ReplyDeleteI might have gotten my 1st pub but wont know for a couple more weeks. I mailed it in and its been 3 weeks and i was told if they hold on it for awhile that means they like it, who knows?-LOL! Have a wonderful weekend!
Great layouts. You have been inspiring to me with your honest journaling lately. Sometimes I know I should do this too but am not as brave as you, I guess.
ReplyDeleteLove your goals and your lists. I am a list maker too. Especially since the accident as i have trouble keeping things in my head now. I used to think my brain was a very organized rolodex...very finely labeled and filed. Now I say someone pulled the pin out...the info is still there but all jumbled and I have to really struggle to search for it. teeeheee I shouldn't giggle cuz sadly it is true. It is partly why I started my blog...as therapy to force me to double and triple check things.
I hope you do get on a mnufacturer's team. You deserve it!!!
So happy and impressed by your goals and your work in accomplishing them! I've enjoyed all my design teams and have been published once. I'd like to work at submitting more work for publication and perhaps being on a manufacturer team, but like you, one that I really, really like. Good luck to you!
ReplyDeleteNice sneaks, can't wait to see the layouts!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your goal for 2013. I believe you will achieve it!
Great sneek peaks. This is the first year I have ever scrapped just about me (a few times) and even in older layouts, its rare to even find a photo of me. This is so great you are doing these.
ReplyDeleteThe sneaks look awesome! I have no doubt you will reach your goals!
ReplyDeleteGreat sneak peeks, I am so bad a journaling I really need to do more. Goodluck with your goals!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your sneaks! Looking forward to the full reveal! Good luck on your future ventures!
ReplyDeleteLove you sneaks :) Good luck with your goals, you've done awesome so far!!
ReplyDeleteLoving the sneaks and loved reading your goals!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Good luck with your goal - I have no doubt that you will succeed! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the sneak peeks.
ReplyDeleteOh am sure you will accomplish your goal :)
You seem to have accomplished every goal you have set for yourself so far :)
excellent goals!!
ReplyDeleteJust from your peeks, that looks like a fabulous kit! Good luck with your DT aspirations! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the sneak peeks!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you had a lot of amazing things to look forward to next year! I'm sure you will do wonderfully on your design team goal!
That is really exciting about subbing! How fun will that be?!
The sneek peeks look wonderful can't wait to see the actual layouts!
ReplyDeleteI will miss you, but I'll still keep in touch. Also, good luck with getting on a Manufactuer team. Apply to those teams that you TRULY love and use their product frequently... you might not get it the first time... most of the teams I've made, I tried for 3 years to get in!! So for me, Third time's a charm! Just don't give up. Don't stop what you are doing... hugs
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