I was shocked by the number of commenters on this post who expressed surprise at my project being rejected for publication. First of all, thank you! Your kind words always make me feel so much better. And second, I get rejected all the time. I just don't blog about it.
Rejection is just a part of the game. It comes with the territory. So let's have a little chat about it.
Being Rejected for Publication
No matter who you are, no matter how talented you are, you will submit for publication and get rejected. Being published in a magazine is all about fit.
What does that mean?
Well, for instance, the way I scrapbook is not appealing to everyone. In fact, it's not appealing to most scrapbookers. I've been called messy, scattered, un-focused, product vomiter, and so on, more times than I can think of. So the artwork I submit to the traditional scrapbooking magazines (Scrapbooks Etc., Creating Keepsakes, Scrapbook Trends) tends to be the more restrained stuff. Mostly graphic with a tiny bit of artsy. Those magazines also like to see multi-photo layouts, and layouts with kids. The former I can give them, the latter, not so much. But I'm thoughtful about what I send in and I pretty much get rejected 90% of the time regardless.
Besides all the considerations I've shared, remember that magazines are looking for layouts that fit into their seasonal theme, any editorial theme, and that fill an open niche. Even if your project is gorgeous, it can still get rejected for a thousand reasons:
- Out of season (winter layout for summer issue)
- Photos are not up to par (photos sell a layout as much as the design)
- Another layout already uses that product (if you use a recognizable embellishment or patterned paper, it's possible that they already have a project using it and two is too many)
- Wrong colors (they need blue and yours is red)
- Project too complex for readers (people want to open the magazine and feel that they can replicate the project)
- Too many of the same thing (everyone has a Christmas layout with a photo of a tree)
- Technique already being used (the technique on your layout was featured in the last issue or is going to be used by another layout)
- And so on and so forth
The example I've used is from submitting to scrapbooking magazines, but the same holds true in many other categories. I know artists who've had their project on the cover of a magazine and then been told that the magazine couldn't use any more of their work for a year because they got complaint letters about using the same people over and over. Magazines have a lot of balls to juggle, so don't take it personally.
Being Rejected for Design Teams
I've recently stepped off of the design team carousel. But I know how badly I wanted to be on it for a long time before it ever happened for me. My applications for design teams have been rejected more times than I can count. I've been rejected from American Crafts, Pink Paislee, Shimmerz, Tattered Angels, WRMK, Sassafras Lass, Hambly, Crate Paper, Cosmo Cricket, GCD, Graphic 45, Jillibean Soup, Collage Press…and plenty more! And more than once from many of them, may I add!
And you know what?
It hurt every single time.
But it's not personal. This is business. Think about it. If you owned a crafty business, what would you be looking for in a design team? I know what I'd want.
Design team members who…
- Have an active blog (mutliple postings per week) with a *huge* blog readership. Thousands of subscribers.
- Get published in books and magazines all the time. As important as the internet is, there are lots of people whose first exposure to product and crafting is a book or magazine, and getting your product into publication is very very important.
- Can write killer tutorials. Almost all manufacturer and kit club blogs are packed with tutorials. Gone are the days when you could merely show off a pretty project. People want to know how to do it. You need to be able to take step-by-step photos, write good directions, or do tutorial videos.
- Can take high quality photos. I know I've said this before, but being successful in this day and age is as much about your ability to take a photo of your project as it is about being able to make the project. Truth.
- Surprise me. It's all about getting noticed. What gets "pinned" and "favorited" and re-blogged? Projects with surprising elements. Unusual think-outside-the-box type stuff.
- Know how to show off product. It's one thing to use product. It's another thing to use product in a way that makes people feel like they can't use anything else. And it's the latter that is design team magic. Because that magic equals sales.
- Have a proven track record that they can meet deadlines with quality work. I know that we all lament how the same people end up on every design team. But, there's a reason. Design team work is hard. You're asked to publicly be excited about product that may not excite you. You're asked to make amazing projects from items that may not be amazing. And all of it has to be done on a strict deadline. You may have just a few days to get a project done. And it has to be great every single time. It's unfair, but I'm more likely to trust someone who has already proven they can do it.
- Have a vanilla and positive track record. Let's face it, design team members are ambassadors for the company they represent. People who are negative, get into public fights, have extremely public strong political opinions, or denigrate others, are not my first choice to represent my company. I could write a book about the pros and cons of this one, but let's move on.
- Are social media savvy. Besides a blog, they post on Facebook and Twitter, but not in an aggressively self-promotional way. And I want them to have lots and lots of friends and followers. And it wouldn't hurt if they were active on message boards and forums too.
That's a lot. And we haven't even really discussed artistic talent. But don't ever forget, the one and only purpose of a design team is to sell product. If you can't sell the product, or if the powers-that-be can't see how you could sell the product, then they don't want you.
The World is Full of Rejection
And if the previous two categories don't apply to you, don't worry there are lots of other ways that your artwork can be rejected!
- You post it online (your blog or an online gallery) and no one comments.
- You share your artwork with your husband/best friend/children/mother and they…well, let's say they underappreciate it.
- You enter a contest and don't win.
- You apply to a juried craft fair and are rejected.
- You apply to teach and are rejected.
- You send artwork to a gallery for consideration and are rejected.
- You tell someone you're an artist and they say you're not.
- You put a video on YouTube and people hit the "dislike" button.
- Your book/DVD that you worked so hard on gets bad reviews.
- The product you developed doesn't sell.
- You write a book proposal and it is rejected.
- And the list goes on.
There is no way to avoid rejection. Well, I suppose that's not true. There is one way to avoid rejection: don't try. But I'm not willing to do that. I would rather try and be rejected than not try at all.
The sting of rejection is nothing compared to the sting of wishing I would have.
What do you think? Do you agree or not? And why?
Thanks for stopping by!
I really enjoyed this post and your honesty about your own rejections. Lots to think about.
I really enjoyed this post and your honesty about your own rejections. Lots to think about.
I really enjoyed this post and your honesty about your own rejections. Lots to think about.
I really enjoyed this post and your honesty about your own rejections. Lots to think about.
Thank you for this post! It’s good to know that we are all in this together – and even though we don’t get selected, it doesn’t mean we suck (sorry to phrase it like that, but I’m tired and can’t think of a more descriptive or better word). I admire you, your work and your teaching skills.
Thank you for this post! It’s good to know that we are all in this together – and even though we don’t get selected, it doesn’t mean we suck (sorry to phrase it like that, but I’m tired and can’t think of a more descriptive or better word). I admire you, your work and your teaching skills.
Thank you for this post! It’s good to know that we are all in this together – and even though we don’t get selected, it doesn’t mean we suck (sorry to phrase it like that, but I’m tired and can’t think of a more descriptive or better word). I admire you, your work and your teaching skills.
Thank you for this post! It’s good to know that we are all in this together – and even though we don’t get selected, it doesn’t mean we suck (sorry to phrase it like that, but I’m tired and can’t think of a more descriptive or better word). I admire you, your work and your teaching skills.
Wow. Recently had a conversation with someone about this exact subject. I guess you’ve really got to be a risk taker, believe in yourself and your work and be able to keep getting back up. Thank you Julie for this honest post. Scary, but helpful. haha!
Wow. Recently had a conversation with someone about this exact subject. I guess you’ve really got to be a risk taker, believe in yourself and your work and be able to keep getting back up. Thank you Julie for this honest post. Scary, but helpful. haha!
Wow. Recently had a conversation with someone about this exact subject. I guess you’ve really got to be a risk taker, believe in yourself and your work and be able to keep getting back up. Thank you Julie for this honest post. Scary, but helpful. haha!
Wow. Recently had a conversation with someone about this exact subject. I guess you’ve really got to be a risk taker, believe in yourself and your work and be able to keep getting back up. Thank you Julie for this honest post. Scary, but helpful. haha!
Totally agreed Julie. The first one was the hardest though, but it pushed me to another level with my artwork.
I see alot of the same stuff out there & I would hope that companies are looking for Out of the Box artists, but I’m sure they go with the same ole so they sell product.
I just keep making ART and once in awhile send in projects for publication, but I’m HAPPY making & selling art without being on design teams.
Totally agreed Julie. The first one was the hardest though, but it pushed me to another level with my artwork.
I see alot of the same stuff out there & I would hope that companies are looking for Out of the Box artists, but I’m sure they go with the same ole so they sell product.
I just keep making ART and once in awhile send in projects for publication, but I’m HAPPY making & selling art without being on design teams.
Totally agreed Julie. The first one was the hardest though, but it pushed me to another level with my artwork.
I see alot of the same stuff out there & I would hope that companies are looking for Out of the Box artists, but I’m sure they go with the same ole so they sell product.
I just keep making ART and once in awhile send in projects for publication, but I’m HAPPY making & selling art without being on design teams.
Totally agreed Julie. The first one was the hardest though, but it pushed me to another level with my artwork.
I see alot of the same stuff out there & I would hope that companies are looking for Out of the Box artists, but I’m sure they go with the same ole so they sell product.
I just keep making ART and once in awhile send in projects for publication, but I’m HAPPY making & selling art without being on design teams.
I like to remind myself that the pleasure is in the creating. After that its all just extra, I tend to ‘let go’ of a project mentally when its done. Detachment means less heartache on rejection and makes the acceptances less important too. This is a good thing and keeps me looking forward to the next project instead of back on what’s done.
Thanks so much for putting this out there, it’s heartening to know it happens to the greats too 🙂
I like to remind myself that the pleasure is in the creating. After that its all just extra, I tend to ‘let go’ of a project mentally when its done. Detachment means less heartache on rejection and makes the acceptances less important too. This is a good thing and keeps me looking forward to the next project instead of back on what’s done.
Thanks so much for putting this out there, it’s heartening to know it happens to the greats too 🙂
I like to remind myself that the pleasure is in the creating. After that its all just extra, I tend to ‘let go’ of a project mentally when its done. Detachment means less heartache on rejection and makes the acceptances less important too. This is a good thing and keeps me looking forward to the next project instead of back on what’s done.
Thanks so much for putting this out there, it’s heartening to know it happens to the greats too 🙂
I like to remind myself that the pleasure is in the creating. After that its all just extra, I tend to ‘let go’ of a project mentally when its done. Detachment means less heartache on rejection and makes the acceptances less important too. This is a good thing and keeps me looking forward to the next project instead of back on what’s done.
Thanks so much for putting this out there, it’s heartening to know it happens to the greats too 🙂
Interesting post…! You’re one of the scrappers I really admire just because you do your own thing. Keep it up 🙂
Interesting post…! You’re one of the scrappers I really admire just because you do your own thing. Keep it up 🙂
Interesting post…! You’re one of the scrappers I really admire just because you do your own thing. Keep it up 🙂
Interesting post…! You’re one of the scrappers I really admire just because you do your own thing. Keep it up 🙂
I like your post. I guess this is what life is all about. You fall and you get up, you get rejected, guess what?…you try again, and again, and again.. Thank you for reminding me.
I like your post. I guess this is what life is all about. You fall and you get up, you get rejected, guess what?…you try again, and again, and again.. Thank you for reminding me.
I like your post. I guess this is what life is all about. You fall and you get up, you get rejected, guess what?…you try again, and again, and again.. Thank you for reminding me.
I like your post. I guess this is what life is all about. You fall and you get up, you get rejected, guess what?…you try again, and again, and again.. Thank you for reminding me.
Thank you for your authencity & taking the time to even pen this, Julie !!! We all so need to hear this at least once ! lol
Thank you for your authencity & taking the time to even pen this, Julie !!! We all so need to hear this at least once ! lol
Thank you for your authencity & taking the time to even pen this, Julie !!! We all so need to hear this at least once ! lol
Thank you for your authencity & taking the time to even pen this, Julie !!! We all so need to hear this at least once ! lol
It is all so true! You have to believe in yourself and keep trying over and over again, if being on DT’s or having your projects published is what you want. I have tried only a few times and got rejected each time. It gave me a bad feeling, like I wasn’t good enough for them. I stopped trying and decided to have fun just making art, enjoying the process. It is ok if nobody likes it, it’s all about the proces of being creative.
Thanks for sharing this with us, Julie! It gives me a lot to think about!
It is all so true! You have to believe in yourself and keep trying over and over again, if being on DT’s or having your projects published is what you want. I have tried only a few times and got rejected each time. It gave me a bad feeling, like I wasn’t good enough for them. I stopped trying and decided to have fun just making art, enjoying the process. It is ok if nobody likes it, it’s all about the proces of being creative.
Thanks for sharing this with us, Julie! It gives me a lot to think about!
It is all so true! You have to believe in yourself and keep trying over and over again, if being on DT’s or having your projects published is what you want. I have tried only a few times and got rejected each time. It gave me a bad feeling, like I wasn’t good enough for them. I stopped trying and decided to have fun just making art, enjoying the process. It is ok if nobody likes it, it’s all about the proces of being creative.
Thanks for sharing this with us, Julie! It gives me a lot to think about!
It is all so true! You have to believe in yourself and keep trying over and over again, if being on DT’s or having your projects published is what you want. I have tried only a few times and got rejected each time. It gave me a bad feeling, like I wasn’t good enough for them. I stopped trying and decided to have fun just making art, enjoying the process. It is ok if nobody likes it, it’s all about the proces of being creative.
Thanks for sharing this with us, Julie! It gives me a lot to think about!
Well said Julie, and thank you for taking the time to say it! I admire your outlook, your work ethic, and your endless creative talent and energy! Your blog is my favourite place to be online!
Well said Julie, and thank you for taking the time to say it! I admire your outlook, your work ethic, and your endless creative talent and energy! Your blog is my favourite place to be online!
Well said Julie, and thank you for taking the time to say it! I admire your outlook, your work ethic, and your endless creative talent and energy! Your blog is my favourite place to be online!
Well said Julie, and thank you for taking the time to say it! I admire your outlook, your work ethic, and your endless creative talent and energy! Your blog is my favourite place to be online!
Oh Julie, I appreciate you so much for posts like these!!! Thank you so much for being so down to earth and honest! THANK YOU!!!
Oh Julie, I appreciate you so much for posts like these!!! Thank you so much for being so down to earth and honest! THANK YOU!!!
Oh Julie, I appreciate you so much for posts like these!!! Thank you so much for being so down to earth and honest! THANK YOU!!!
Oh Julie, I appreciate you so much for posts like these!!! Thank you so much for being so down to earth and honest! THANK YOU!!!
Thank you for your very honest and reflective post! Such a valuable observation about life . . . this post is every bit as inspiring as all the wonderful art you share!
Thank you for your very honest and reflective post! Such a valuable observation about life . . . this post is every bit as inspiring as all the wonderful art you share!
Thank you for your very honest and reflective post! Such a valuable observation about life . . . this post is every bit as inspiring as all the wonderful art you share!
Thank you for your very honest and reflective post! Such a valuable observation about life . . . this post is every bit as inspiring as all the wonderful art you share!
I just love the title of this post! 🙂
I agree with all the previous comments – thank you for you blog and posts like this!
I just love the title of this post! 🙂
I agree with all the previous comments – thank you for you blog and posts like this!
I just love the title of this post! 🙂
I agree with all the previous comments – thank you for you blog and posts like this!
I just love the title of this post! 🙂
I agree with all the previous comments – thank you for you blog and posts like this!
Beautifully written Julie! I have been priviliged to work for couple of DTs and I know what you mean. But, although being rejected stings, you are spot on when you say that not submitting at all is worse.
Bravo! Their loss if they don’t take you on girl! =)
Beautifully written Julie! I have been priviliged to work for couple of DTs and I know what you mean. But, although being rejected stings, you are spot on when you say that not submitting at all is worse.
Bravo! Their loss if they don’t take you on girl! =)
Beautifully written Julie! I have been priviliged to work for couple of DTs and I know what you mean. But, although being rejected stings, you are spot on when you say that not submitting at all is worse.
Bravo! Their loss if they don’t take you on girl! =)
Beautifully written Julie! I have been priviliged to work for couple of DTs and I know what you mean. But, although being rejected stings, you are spot on when you say that not submitting at all is worse.
Bravo! Their loss if they don’t take you on girl! =)
Excellent post, spot on and totally agree!
Excellent post, spot on and totally agree!
Excellent post, spot on and totally agree!
Excellent post, spot on and totally agree!
You have no idea how much I needed to read this today! As I think about the successful people I’ve read about/admired they had far more failures than successes but they let the successes define them, not the failures. Thanks for sharing this side of your art journey.
You have no idea how much I needed to read this today! As I think about the successful people I’ve read about/admired they had far more failures than successes but they let the successes define them, not the failures. Thanks for sharing this side of your art journey.
You have no idea how much I needed to read this today! As I think about the successful people I’ve read about/admired they had far more failures than successes but they let the successes define them, not the failures. Thanks for sharing this side of your art journey.
You have no idea how much I needed to read this today! As I think about the successful people I’ve read about/admired they had far more failures than successes but they let the successes define them, not the failures. Thanks for sharing this side of your art journey.
Totall know what you mean 🙂 And you are right! Rejection is hard- but we all live with it. Continues in all parts of live anyway- right?
Totall know what you mean 🙂 And you are right! Rejection is hard- but we all live with it. Continues in all parts of live anyway- right?
Totall know what you mean 🙂 And you are right! Rejection is hard- but we all live with it. Continues in all parts of live anyway- right?
Totall know what you mean 🙂 And you are right! Rejection is hard- but we all live with it. Continues in all parts of live anyway- right?
I couldn’t agree more Julie! I love this too much to not at least try:) Beautifully written post!
I couldn’t agree more Julie! I love this too much to not at least try:) Beautifully written post!
I couldn’t agree more Julie! I love this too much to not at least try:) Beautifully written post!
I couldn’t agree more Julie! I love this too much to not at least try:) Beautifully written post!
Great post! You are such an inspiration to be that I find it hard to see you getting rejected. Thanks for being so honest. We all hate to be rejected but if we can remember it’s not personal. Again, thanks for the great post and the reminder.
Great post! You are such an inspiration to be that I find it hard to see you getting rejected. Thanks for being so honest. We all hate to be rejected but if we can remember it’s not personal. Again, thanks for the great post and the reminder.
Great post! You are such an inspiration to be that I find it hard to see you getting rejected. Thanks for being so honest. We all hate to be rejected but if we can remember it’s not personal. Again, thanks for the great post and the reminder.
Great post! You are such an inspiration to be that I find it hard to see you getting rejected. Thanks for being so honest. We all hate to be rejected but if we can remember it’s not personal. Again, thanks for the great post and the reminder.
Ha… as if I didn’t already love you enough!!! I love that you did this post.
I remember reading an article one time from several celebrities that talked about all the bad casting calls and / or rejection conversations they had to have with their agents…
It definitely takes a thick skin to survive in this industry.
If it wasn’t about the art … for me… it would be hard to keep going sometimes…
The art is what defines me and in the end what I want to be remembered for… (ie making the handmade card, having handmade decor in my house etc)
Also, it helps to surround yourself with people outside of the art /scrapbooking industries who don’t give a hoot an holler about a product or team… they keep my sense of humor and give me a purpose
Thanks for doing this article as I always run into so many people who say how discouraged they are etc..
Ironically, the published works of mine… happen to be my LEAST favorite of my creations!!! lol
Keep it up Julie.. you motivate me in so many ways!!!
P.s. when are your beautiful new “toys” going to be available at the stores?? I’m looking forward to some of the templates.
Peace,
Kim
Ha… as if I didn’t already love you enough!!! I love that you did this post.
I remember reading an article one time from several celebrities that talked about all the bad casting calls and / or rejection conversations they had to have with their agents…
It definitely takes a thick skin to survive in this industry.
If it wasn’t about the art … for me… it would be hard to keep going sometimes…
The art is what defines me and in the end what I want to be remembered for… (ie making the handmade card, having handmade decor in my house etc)
Also, it helps to surround yourself with people outside of the art /scrapbooking industries who don’t give a hoot an holler about a product or team… they keep my sense of humor and give me a purpose
Thanks for doing this article as I always run into so many people who say how discouraged they are etc..
Ironically, the published works of mine… happen to be my LEAST favorite of my creations!!! lol
Keep it up Julie.. you motivate me in so many ways!!!
P.s. when are your beautiful new “toys” going to be available at the stores?? I’m looking forward to some of the templates.
Peace,
Kim
Ha… as if I didn’t already love you enough!!! I love that you did this post.
I remember reading an article one time from several celebrities that talked about all the bad casting calls and / or rejection conversations they had to have with their agents…
It definitely takes a thick skin to survive in this industry.
If it wasn’t about the art … for me… it would be hard to keep going sometimes…
The art is what defines me and in the end what I want to be remembered for… (ie making the handmade card, having handmade decor in my house etc)
Also, it helps to surround yourself with people outside of the art /scrapbooking industries who don’t give a hoot an holler about a product or team… they keep my sense of humor and give me a purpose
Thanks for doing this article as I always run into so many people who say how discouraged they are etc..
Ironically, the published works of mine… happen to be my LEAST favorite of my creations!!! lol
Keep it up Julie.. you motivate me in so many ways!!!
P.s. when are your beautiful new “toys” going to be available at the stores?? I’m looking forward to some of the templates.
Peace,
Kim
Ha… as if I didn’t already love you enough!!! I love that you did this post.
I remember reading an article one time from several celebrities that talked about all the bad casting calls and / or rejection conversations they had to have with their agents…
It definitely takes a thick skin to survive in this industry.
If it wasn’t about the art … for me… it would be hard to keep going sometimes…
The art is what defines me and in the end what I want to be remembered for… (ie making the handmade card, having handmade decor in my house etc)
Also, it helps to surround yourself with people outside of the art /scrapbooking industries who don’t give a hoot an holler about a product or team… they keep my sense of humor and give me a purpose
Thanks for doing this article as I always run into so many people who say how discouraged they are etc..
Ironically, the published works of mine… happen to be my LEAST favorite of my creations!!! lol
Keep it up Julie.. you motivate me in so many ways!!!
P.s. when are your beautiful new “toys” going to be available at the stores?? I’m looking forward to some of the templates.
Peace,
Kim
Thanks for posting this. I often feel so left out, as if I am the only scrapper not pub bed or on a design team. But I realize that those are just the blogs I read. The ones who sell it, who put it out there. I am perfectly ok after all!
Thanks for posting this. I often feel so left out, as if I am the only scrapper not pub bed or on a design team. But I realize that those are just the blogs I read. The ones who sell it, who put it out there. I am perfectly ok after all!
Thanks for posting this. I often feel so left out, as if I am the only scrapper not pub bed or on a design team. But I realize that those are just the blogs I read. The ones who sell it, who put it out there. I am perfectly ok after all!
Thanks for posting this. I often feel so left out, as if I am the only scrapper not pub bed or on a design team. But I realize that those are just the blogs I read. The ones who sell it, who put it out there. I am perfectly ok after all!
Hi Julie,
This is all so true! But, we DON’T GIVE UP! Thanks for the article and sharing your thoughts. You are awesome!
My best,
Lisa
Hi Julie,
This is all so true! But, we DON’T GIVE UP! Thanks for the article and sharing your thoughts. You are awesome!
My best,
Lisa
Hi Julie,
This is all so true! But, we DON’T GIVE UP! Thanks for the article and sharing your thoughts. You are awesome!
My best,
Lisa
Hi Julie,
This is all so true! But, we DON’T GIVE UP! Thanks for the article and sharing your thoughts. You are awesome!
My best,
Lisa
Julie, what a wonderful post! I love your honesty. I agree completely with you. I’ve only just been published and would like to be published more but there are rejections. Rejection is part of life in so many ways. I didn’t try to get published for a year while a studied what publications are looking for and some were my stlye and some were not. Design teams are great and I have tried and been rejected but like you said its hard to promote a product that doesn’t inspire you. Why do it? My art tends to be artsy and not layed, cute and simple. Thank you again for this post. It was spot on. For us little people it’s nice to know our shining stars are human. I wish more were like you!
Julie, what a wonderful post! I love your honesty. I agree completely with you. I’ve only just been published and would like to be published more but there are rejections. Rejection is part of life in so many ways. I didn’t try to get published for a year while a studied what publications are looking for and some were my stlye and some were not. Design teams are great and I have tried and been rejected but like you said its hard to promote a product that doesn’t inspire you. Why do it? My art tends to be artsy and not layed, cute and simple. Thank you again for this post. It was spot on. For us little people it’s nice to know our shining stars are human. I wish more were like you!
Julie, what a wonderful post! I love your honesty. I agree completely with you. I’ve only just been published and would like to be published more but there are rejections. Rejection is part of life in so many ways. I didn’t try to get published for a year while a studied what publications are looking for and some were my stlye and some were not. Design teams are great and I have tried and been rejected but like you said its hard to promote a product that doesn’t inspire you. Why do it? My art tends to be artsy and not layed, cute and simple. Thank you again for this post. It was spot on. For us little people it’s nice to know our shining stars are human. I wish more were like you!
Julie, what a wonderful post! I love your honesty. I agree completely with you. I’ve only just been published and would like to be published more but there are rejections. Rejection is part of life in so many ways. I didn’t try to get published for a year while a studied what publications are looking for and some were my stlye and some were not. Design teams are great and I have tried and been rejected but like you said its hard to promote a product that doesn’t inspire you. Why do it? My art tends to be artsy and not layed, cute and simple. Thank you again for this post. It was spot on. For us little people it’s nice to know our shining stars are human. I wish more were like you!
Well stated Julie. It is the same in sales you have to learn to accept a NO and not take it personally. you so have to promote and show all the time and develop a hard skin.
At this time it is getting overwhelming as the buyer to learn to ignore all the sales pitches on line. it sometimes feels like a frenzied hoard is nibbling at your feet when you get on FB and when reading some blogs
Well stated Julie. It is the same in sales you have to learn to accept a NO and not take it personally. you so have to promote and show all the time and develop a hard skin.
At this time it is getting overwhelming as the buyer to learn to ignore all the sales pitches on line. it sometimes feels like a frenzied hoard is nibbling at your feet when you get on FB and when reading some blogs
Well stated Julie. It is the same in sales you have to learn to accept a NO and not take it personally. you so have to promote and show all the time and develop a hard skin.
At this time it is getting overwhelming as the buyer to learn to ignore all the sales pitches on line. it sometimes feels like a frenzied hoard is nibbling at your feet when you get on FB and when reading some blogs
Well stated Julie. It is the same in sales you have to learn to accept a NO and not take it personally. you so have to promote and show all the time and develop a hard skin.
At this time it is getting overwhelming as the buyer to learn to ignore all the sales pitches on line. it sometimes feels like a frenzied hoard is nibbling at your feet when you get on FB and when reading some blogs
Julie, you wouldn’t be where you are now if you had been accepted by all the companies, publications, etc. that you tried for. We all know from life, that the roads traveled take us on paths we can’t always predict. The roads we never get on influence us too. And rejection doesn’t just come to us in our art lives. Meals we cook that no one but us like (I get this one a lot being an experimental cook). People that come into our lives and leave by choice. Rejection is part of being human and so are the emotions that go with it. So cudos to those companies that passed on you because I love your art just the way it is and the way you are evolving. Thanks so much for sharing.
Julie, you wouldn’t be where you are now if you had been accepted by all the companies, publications, etc. that you tried for. We all know from life, that the roads traveled take us on paths we can’t always predict. The roads we never get on influence us too. And rejection doesn’t just come to us in our art lives. Meals we cook that no one but us like (I get this one a lot being an experimental cook). People that come into our lives and leave by choice. Rejection is part of being human and so are the emotions that go with it. So cudos to those companies that passed on you because I love your art just the way it is and the way you are evolving. Thanks so much for sharing.
Julie, you wouldn’t be where you are now if you had been accepted by all the companies, publications, etc. that you tried for. We all know from life, that the roads traveled take us on paths we can’t always predict. The roads we never get on influence us too. And rejection doesn’t just come to us in our art lives. Meals we cook that no one but us like (I get this one a lot being an experimental cook). People that come into our lives and leave by choice. Rejection is part of being human and so are the emotions that go with it. So cudos to those companies that passed on you because I love your art just the way it is and the way you are evolving. Thanks so much for sharing.
Julie, you wouldn’t be where you are now if you had been accepted by all the companies, publications, etc. that you tried for. We all know from life, that the roads traveled take us on paths we can’t always predict. The roads we never get on influence us too. And rejection doesn’t just come to us in our art lives. Meals we cook that no one but us like (I get this one a lot being an experimental cook). People that come into our lives and leave by choice. Rejection is part of being human and so are the emotions that go with it. So cudos to those companies that passed on you because I love your art just the way it is and the way you are evolving. Thanks so much for sharing.
As I read through your post today, I was so appreciative and then you noted “posting and no one comments” and I decided I should visit to say that I love this blog but I never post. I guess I thought that since I was keeping the blog in my Google Reader and checking out the posts all the time was enough to let you know I appreciate your art and your work. So just speaking up this time to let you know that I do, even if I’m not speaking up. Keep going!
As I read through your post today, I was so appreciative and then you noted “posting and no one comments” and I decided I should visit to say that I love this blog but I never post. I guess I thought that since I was keeping the blog in my Google Reader and checking out the posts all the time was enough to let you know I appreciate your art and your work. So just speaking up this time to let you know that I do, even if I’m not speaking up. Keep going!
As I read through your post today, I was so appreciative and then you noted “posting and no one comments” and I decided I should visit to say that I love this blog but I never post. I guess I thought that since I was keeping the blog in my Google Reader and checking out the posts all the time was enough to let you know I appreciate your art and your work. So just speaking up this time to let you know that I do, even if I’m not speaking up. Keep going!
As I read through your post today, I was so appreciative and then you noted “posting and no one comments” and I decided I should visit to say that I love this blog but I never post. I guess I thought that since I was keeping the blog in my Google Reader and checking out the posts all the time was enough to let you know I appreciate your art and your work. So just speaking up this time to let you know that I do, even if I’m not speaking up. Keep going!
You are one brave artist chick, Miss Julie !!! Brava for following your wishing heart and putting yourself and your wonderful art out there in so many ways!
Yes, there will be rejection everywhere, because not everyone will love or like what you are creating. But there are those who will fall in love with it !(Like me !) Creating art that you love and sharing it is an awesome thing. Learning to accept the sting of rejection from those that don’t get you or that don’t fit your style, but to keep on creating, well, that is the bravest thing of all ! Brava, Brave Artist Chick !
You are one brave artist chick, Miss Julie !!! Brava for following your wishing heart and putting yourself and your wonderful art out there in so many ways!
Yes, there will be rejection everywhere, because not everyone will love or like what you are creating. But there are those who will fall in love with it !(Like me !) Creating art that you love and sharing it is an awesome thing. Learning to accept the sting of rejection from those that don’t get you or that don’t fit your style, but to keep on creating, well, that is the bravest thing of all ! Brava, Brave Artist Chick !
You are one brave artist chick, Miss Julie !!! Brava for following your wishing heart and putting yourself and your wonderful art out there in so many ways!
Yes, there will be rejection everywhere, because not everyone will love or like what you are creating. But there are those who will fall in love with it !(Like me !) Creating art that you love and sharing it is an awesome thing. Learning to accept the sting of rejection from those that don’t get you or that don’t fit your style, but to keep on creating, well, that is the bravest thing of all ! Brava, Brave Artist Chick !
You are one brave artist chick, Miss Julie !!! Brava for following your wishing heart and putting yourself and your wonderful art out there in so many ways!
Yes, there will be rejection everywhere, because not everyone will love or like what you are creating. But there are those who will fall in love with it !(Like me !) Creating art that you love and sharing it is an awesome thing. Learning to accept the sting of rejection from those that don’t get you or that don’t fit your style, but to keep on creating, well, that is the bravest thing of all ! Brava, Brave Artist Chick !
Excellent blog post, Julie. I appreciate your honesty and BRAVERY for posting all of this. I know we have all been rejected at some point and the key is to really NOT TAKE IT PERSONALLY (which is so easy to say – but it’s so true!). I have recently been rejected by a few craft fairs that are “juried”… The hardest part is not knowing why you’ve been rejected. What is it about your artwork that didn’t make the cut for that particular craft fair?? I am going to bookmark this post as it is so helpful and makes me feel better 🙂 Thanks, Julie.
Excellent blog post, Julie. I appreciate your honesty and BRAVERY for posting all of this. I know we have all been rejected at some point and the key is to really NOT TAKE IT PERSONALLY (which is so easy to say – but it’s so true!). I have recently been rejected by a few craft fairs that are “juried”… The hardest part is not knowing why you’ve been rejected. What is it about your artwork that didn’t make the cut for that particular craft fair?? I am going to bookmark this post as it is so helpful and makes me feel better 🙂 Thanks, Julie.
Excellent blog post, Julie. I appreciate your honesty and BRAVERY for posting all of this. I know we have all been rejected at some point and the key is to really NOT TAKE IT PERSONALLY (which is so easy to say – but it’s so true!). I have recently been rejected by a few craft fairs that are “juried”… The hardest part is not knowing why you’ve been rejected. What is it about your artwork that didn’t make the cut for that particular craft fair?? I am going to bookmark this post as it is so helpful and makes me feel better 🙂 Thanks, Julie.
Excellent blog post, Julie. I appreciate your honesty and BRAVERY for posting all of this. I know we have all been rejected at some point and the key is to really NOT TAKE IT PERSONALLY (which is so easy to say – but it’s so true!). I have recently been rejected by a few craft fairs that are “juried”… The hardest part is not knowing why you’ve been rejected. What is it about your artwork that didn’t make the cut for that particular craft fair?? I am going to bookmark this post as it is so helpful and makes me feel better 🙂 Thanks, Julie.
Well said. Artists know that a piece that is rejected for one show may win first place in another. You delineated it quite well in your post. Thanks for putting this “secret” out there. Hopefully more artists will be encouraged to continue to create and put their work out there for the rest of us to see!
Well said. Artists know that a piece that is rejected for one show may win first place in another. You delineated it quite well in your post. Thanks for putting this “secret” out there. Hopefully more artists will be encouraged to continue to create and put their work out there for the rest of us to see!
Well said. Artists know that a piece that is rejected for one show may win first place in another. You delineated it quite well in your post. Thanks for putting this “secret” out there. Hopefully more artists will be encouraged to continue to create and put their work out there for the rest of us to see!
Well said. Artists know that a piece that is rejected for one show may win first place in another. You delineated it quite well in your post. Thanks for putting this “secret” out there. Hopefully more artists will be encouraged to continue to create and put their work out there for the rest of us to see!
In the words if the amazing Lucille Ball “I would rather regret the thugs that I have done than the things that I have not”
In the words if the amazing Lucille Ball “I would rather regret the thugs that I have done than the things that I have not”
In the words if the amazing Lucille Ball “I would rather regret the thugs that I have done than the things that I have not”
In the words if the amazing Lucille Ball “I would rather regret the thugs that I have done than the things that I have not”
Julie…you are so cute. Thanks for posting!! I have to say your blog is one of my “all time favs” keep up the great work!
Julie…you are so cute. Thanks for posting!! I have to say your blog is one of my “all time favs” keep up the great work!
Julie…you are so cute. Thanks for posting!! I have to say your blog is one of my “all time favs” keep up the great work!
Julie…you are so cute. Thanks for posting!! I have to say your blog is one of my “all time favs” keep up the great work!
Most excellent post! I don’t submit creative work (yet) but I do share via flickr & my little blog. Now when I share, I always have it my mind that I am doing the creating for me, the sharing is just for fun though it is quite lovely to have comments if I do not get any that is just fine too. That took me a little while to figure out but once I did, it stopped me from looking back way to often to see if I had any comments now I am usually surprised by a comment which is much better than waiting for one. : )
Most excellent post! I don’t submit creative work (yet) but I do share via flickr & my little blog. Now when I share, I always have it my mind that I am doing the creating for me, the sharing is just for fun though it is quite lovely to have comments if I do not get any that is just fine too. That took me a little while to figure out but once I did, it stopped me from looking back way to often to see if I had any comments now I am usually surprised by a comment which is much better than waiting for one. : )
Most excellent post! I don’t submit creative work (yet) but I do share via flickr & my little blog. Now when I share, I always have it my mind that I am doing the creating for me, the sharing is just for fun though it is quite lovely to have comments if I do not get any that is just fine too. That took me a little while to figure out but once I did, it stopped me from looking back way to often to see if I had any comments now I am usually surprised by a comment which is much better than waiting for one. : )
Most excellent post! I don’t submit creative work (yet) but I do share via flickr & my little blog. Now when I share, I always have it my mind that I am doing the creating for me, the sharing is just for fun though it is quite lovely to have comments if I do not get any that is just fine too. That took me a little while to figure out but once I did, it stopped me from looking back way to often to see if I had any comments now I am usually surprised by a comment which is much better than waiting for one. : )
Thanks Julie! I really appreciate reading your post!! I love your art work, and really love the way you blog!Thanks for being you!
Thanks Julie! I really appreciate reading your post!! I love your art work, and really love the way you blog!Thanks for being you!
Thanks Julie! I really appreciate reading your post!! I love your art work, and really love the way you blog!Thanks for being you!
Thanks Julie! I really appreciate reading your post!! I love your art work, and really love the way you blog!Thanks for being you!
Thanks for this post! Great advice.
Thanks for this post! Great advice.
Thanks for this post! Great advice.
Thanks for this post! Great advice.
This is one of the best posts I have ever read. For its honesty, for going deep in the reasons, for being not negative at all – instead, very positive! May I ask you permission to translate and publish on the scrapbook forum in Portuguese I am part of? Thank you as always!!!!
This is one of the best posts I have ever read. For its honesty, for going deep in the reasons, for being not negative at all – instead, very positive! May I ask you permission to translate and publish on the scrapbook forum in Portuguese I am part of? Thank you as always!!!!
This is one of the best posts I have ever read. For its honesty, for going deep in the reasons, for being not negative at all – instead, very positive! May I ask you permission to translate and publish on the scrapbook forum in Portuguese I am part of? Thank you as always!!!!
This is one of the best posts I have ever read. For its honesty, for going deep in the reasons, for being not negative at all – instead, very positive! May I ask you permission to translate and publish on the scrapbook forum in Portuguese I am part of? Thank you as always!!!!
Thanks Julie – This is a tough topic and it hardly ever gets enough attention, ie rejection is often rejected. I hope you are enjoying Maine. I’ve lived here all my life and if you need any advice about where to go etc. Please let me know I’d be happy to help.
Thanks Julie – This is a tough topic and it hardly ever gets enough attention, ie rejection is often rejected. I hope you are enjoying Maine. I’ve lived here all my life and if you need any advice about where to go etc. Please let me know I’d be happy to help.
Thanks Julie – This is a tough topic and it hardly ever gets enough attention, ie rejection is often rejected. I hope you are enjoying Maine. I’ve lived here all my life and if you need any advice about where to go etc. Please let me know I’d be happy to help.
Thanks Julie – This is a tough topic and it hardly ever gets enough attention, ie rejection is often rejected. I hope you are enjoying Maine. I’ve lived here all my life and if you need any advice about where to go etc. Please let me know I’d be happy to help.
AWESOME post!!!!!
AWESOME post!!!!!
AWESOME post!!!!!
AWESOME post!!!!!
Oh so informative and oh so true. I must say you are amazing and I bless the day I met you on the bus at CHA. Just undertaking this process and you continue to be an inspiration and teacher.. Thanks for what you do each and every day!
Oh so informative and oh so true. I must say you are amazing and I bless the day I met you on the bus at CHA. Just undertaking this process and you continue to be an inspiration and teacher.. Thanks for what you do each and every day!
Oh so informative and oh so true. I must say you are amazing and I bless the day I met you on the bus at CHA. Just undertaking this process and you continue to be an inspiration and teacher.. Thanks for what you do each and every day!
Oh so informative and oh so true. I must say you are amazing and I bless the day I met you on the bus at CHA. Just undertaking this process and you continue to be an inspiration and teacher.. Thanks for what you do each and every day!
So brave and bold of you to be so honest on this subject. I think it is one of the reasons we should always try to do what pleases us because in my mind it doesn’t matter if it is rejected else where because to you it is a treasure and really THAT is what matters most ; )
So brave and bold of you to be so honest on this subject. I think it is one of the reasons we should always try to do what pleases us because in my mind it doesn’t matter if it is rejected else where because to you it is a treasure and really THAT is what matters most ; )
So brave and bold of you to be so honest on this subject. I think it is one of the reasons we should always try to do what pleases us because in my mind it doesn’t matter if it is rejected else where because to you it is a treasure and really THAT is what matters most ; )
So brave and bold of you to be so honest on this subject. I think it is one of the reasons we should always try to do what pleases us because in my mind it doesn’t matter if it is rejected else where because to you it is a treasure and really THAT is what matters most ; )
This was a fascinating post, Julie. I really appreciate your honesty and you’ve given some great advice here as well.
This was a fascinating post, Julie. I really appreciate your honesty and you’ve given some great advice here as well.
This was a fascinating post, Julie. I really appreciate your honesty and you’ve given some great advice here as well.
This was a fascinating post, Julie. I really appreciate your honesty and you’ve given some great advice here as well.
Very brave post, very honest and so true! we can do a lot more if we try and take action!!!! Thanks for a great article! and wish you success everyday!
Very brave post, very honest and so true! we can do a lot more if we try and take action!!!! Thanks for a great article! and wish you success everyday!
Very brave post, very honest and so true! we can do a lot more if we try and take action!!!! Thanks for a great article! and wish you success everyday!
Very brave post, very honest and so true! we can do a lot more if we try and take action!!!! Thanks for a great article! and wish you success everyday!
Excellent post Julie! I appreciate your honesty as well as the information you have provided. I now know what to expect should I make a public submission and won’t feel so bad should I be rejected.
Excellent post Julie! I appreciate your honesty as well as the information you have provided. I now know what to expect should I make a public submission and won’t feel so bad should I be rejected.
Excellent post Julie! I appreciate your honesty as well as the information you have provided. I now know what to expect should I make a public submission and won’t feel so bad should I be rejected.
Excellent post Julie! I appreciate your honesty as well as the information you have provided. I now know what to expect should I make a public submission and won’t feel so bad should I be rejected.
I’m so glad to see that you have posted about this. I think many of us read the posts about people raving when they have been published in this or that, but you don’t see that they have been rejected also. Thanks for being honest and for making us all feel better!
I’m so glad to see that you have posted about this. I think many of us read the posts about people raving when they have been published in this or that, but you don’t see that they have been rejected also. Thanks for being honest and for making us all feel better!
I’m so glad to see that you have posted about this. I think many of us read the posts about people raving when they have been published in this or that, but you don’t see that they have been rejected also. Thanks for being honest and for making us all feel better!
I’m so glad to see that you have posted about this. I think many of us read the posts about people raving when they have been published in this or that, but you don’t see that they have been rejected also. Thanks for being honest and for making us all feel better!
This was a great post and very interesting to read. I’ve never submitted but I’ve been thinking about it. You have me a lot to think about and I’ll keep it in mind when I am inevitably rejected! LOL!
This was a great post and very interesting to read. I’ve never submitted but I’ve been thinking about it. You have me a lot to think about and I’ll keep it in mind when I am inevitably rejected! LOL!
This was a great post and very interesting to read. I’ve never submitted but I’ve been thinking about it. You have me a lot to think about and I’ll keep it in mind when I am inevitably rejected! LOL!
This was a great post and very interesting to read. I’ve never submitted but I’ve been thinking about it. You have me a lot to think about and I’ll keep it in mind when I am inevitably rejected! LOL!
Much better to try rather than not try at all. there will be those shining times that we are chosen.
Much better to try rather than not try at all. there will be those shining times that we are chosen.
Much better to try rather than not try at all. there will be those shining times that we are chosen.
Much better to try rather than not try at all. there will be those shining times that we are chosen.
Thank you for your post. I am so afraid of being rejected that I have never ever submitted for anything. And I have thought about applying for at least 4 years. Yup-pretty ridiculous. I absolutely cannot be accepted if I never apply! I guess that is a self-fulfilling prophecy. I do appreciate you talking about it though because most people don’t.
Aloha, Kate
Thank you for your post. I am so afraid of being rejected that I have never ever submitted for anything. And I have thought about applying for at least 4 years. Yup-pretty ridiculous. I absolutely cannot be accepted if I never apply! I guess that is a self-fulfilling prophecy. I do appreciate you talking about it though because most people don’t.
Aloha, Kate
Thank you for your post. I am so afraid of being rejected that I have never ever submitted for anything. And I have thought about applying for at least 4 years. Yup-pretty ridiculous. I absolutely cannot be accepted if I never apply! I guess that is a self-fulfilling prophecy. I do appreciate you talking about it though because most people don’t.
Aloha, Kate
Thank you for your post. I am so afraid of being rejected that I have never ever submitted for anything. And I have thought about applying for at least 4 years. Yup-pretty ridiculous. I absolutely cannot be accepted if I never apply! I guess that is a self-fulfilling prophecy. I do appreciate you talking about it though because most people don’t.
Aloha, Kate
Great article, Julie. I never think of you getting rejected. Thanks for sharing.
Great article, Julie. I never think of you getting rejected. Thanks for sharing.
Great article, Julie. I never think of you getting rejected. Thanks for sharing.
Great article, Julie. I never think of you getting rejected. Thanks for sharing.
I really needed to read this. A woman commissioned me to make a quilt for her, and she hated it! She asked for her money back, too. Needless to say I was devestated. This happened 3 weeks ago. Still feeling “raw”, but trying to find the ‘good’ in this situation.
I really needed to read this. A woman commissioned me to make a quilt for her, and she hated it! She asked for her money back, too. Needless to say I was devestated. This happened 3 weeks ago. Still feeling “raw”, but trying to find the ‘good’ in this situation.
I really needed to read this. A woman commissioned me to make a quilt for her, and she hated it! She asked for her money back, too. Needless to say I was devestated. This happened 3 weeks ago. Still feeling “raw”, but trying to find the ‘good’ in this situation.
I really needed to read this. A woman commissioned me to make a quilt for her, and she hated it! She asked for her money back, too. Needless to say I was devestated. This happened 3 weeks ago. Still feeling “raw”, but trying to find the ‘good’ in this situation.
Thank you Julie for your insight. It appears that you really understand the various businesses in the craft art world. Knowing what and why is very useful and practical for the working artist.
Thank you Julie for your insight. It appears that you really understand the various businesses in the craft art world. Knowing what and why is very useful and practical for the working artist.
Thank you Julie for your insight. It appears that you really understand the various businesses in the craft art world. Knowing what and why is very useful and practical for the working artist.
Thank you Julie for your insight. It appears that you really understand the various businesses in the craft art world. Knowing what and why is very useful and practical for the working artist.
Excellent post.
You are so brave and true.
I love a cookie that doesn’t crumble.
Stay your beautiful self.
Excellent post.
You are so brave and true.
I love a cookie that doesn’t crumble.
Stay your beautiful self.
Excellent post.
You are so brave and true.
I love a cookie that doesn’t crumble.
Stay your beautiful self.
Excellent post.
You are so brave and true.
I love a cookie that doesn’t crumble.
Stay your beautiful self.
Despite all the rejection (can’t believe it :-)) you are going to stay my craft ICON..no way!
When you speak about publication and DT search you didn’t mention one thing: LUCKY (in italian we say Big Ass (sorry):-): to be the right person in the right place at the right moment!It could happen (yes!)
Despite all the rejection (can’t believe it :-)) you are going to stay my craft ICON..no way!
When you speak about publication and DT search you didn’t mention one thing: LUCKY (in italian we say Big Ass (sorry):-): to be the right person in the right place at the right moment!It could happen (yes!)
Despite all the rejection (can’t believe it :-)) you are going to stay my craft ICON..no way!
When you speak about publication and DT search you didn’t mention one thing: LUCKY (in italian we say Big Ass (sorry):-): to be the right person in the right place at the right moment!It could happen (yes!)
Despite all the rejection (can’t believe it :-)) you are going to stay my craft ICON..no way!
When you speak about publication and DT search you didn’t mention one thing: LUCKY (in italian we say Big Ass (sorry):-): to be the right person in the right place at the right moment!It could happen (yes!)
Okay, I KNOW I have told you countless times how much I LOVE you!
One thing you are so human. I mean that kindly, lol. A while back, I wrote how you always act so grateful for getting published, etc … and I thought of you as a top elite scrapbooker and how I thought it was odd. Like you had just been discovered or something. This is why I sometimes feel like,yes, even I could do this. If I would try.
I have been on digital scrapbooking design teams, and it is such hard work. New photos, new scenes, in addition to what you just listed above. I finally have dropped off my others (I am still with Jill D-Zines – BEST digital designer EVER). Why am I still with her (besides thinking she is the BESTEST?) she is a slower designer (not a kit a week!) and she likes to experiment and dabble in other things. And I truly love her designs.
Okay, I KNOW I have told you countless times how much I LOVE you!
One thing you are so human. I mean that kindly, lol. A while back, I wrote how you always act so grateful for getting published, etc … and I thought of you as a top elite scrapbooker and how I thought it was odd. Like you had just been discovered or something. This is why I sometimes feel like,yes, even I could do this. If I would try.
I have been on digital scrapbooking design teams, and it is such hard work. New photos, new scenes, in addition to what you just listed above. I finally have dropped off my others (I am still with Jill D-Zines – BEST digital designer EVER). Why am I still with her (besides thinking she is the BESTEST?) she is a slower designer (not a kit a week!) and she likes to experiment and dabble in other things. And I truly love her designs.
Okay, I KNOW I have told you countless times how much I LOVE you!
One thing you are so human. I mean that kindly, lol. A while back, I wrote how you always act so grateful for getting published, etc … and I thought of you as a top elite scrapbooker and how I thought it was odd. Like you had just been discovered or something. This is why I sometimes feel like,yes, even I could do this. If I would try.
I have been on digital scrapbooking design teams, and it is such hard work. New photos, new scenes, in addition to what you just listed above. I finally have dropped off my others (I am still with Jill D-Zines – BEST digital designer EVER). Why am I still with her (besides thinking she is the BESTEST?) she is a slower designer (not a kit a week!) and she likes to experiment and dabble in other things. And I truly love her designs.
Okay, I KNOW I have told you countless times how much I LOVE you!
One thing you are so human. I mean that kindly, lol. A while back, I wrote how you always act so grateful for getting published, etc … and I thought of you as a top elite scrapbooker and how I thought it was odd. Like you had just been discovered or something. This is why I sometimes feel like,yes, even I could do this. If I would try.
I have been on digital scrapbooking design teams, and it is such hard work. New photos, new scenes, in addition to what you just listed above. I finally have dropped off my others (I am still with Jill D-Zines – BEST digital designer EVER). Why am I still with her (besides thinking she is the BESTEST?) she is a slower designer (not a kit a week!) and she likes to experiment and dabble in other things. And I truly love her designs.
I agree with you 100% It’s hard not to take it personally, but you have to remind yourself, it’s business. And you can’t NOT try. I think your post today has touched a lot of people!
I agree with you 100% It’s hard not to take it personally, but you have to remind yourself, it’s business. And you can’t NOT try. I think your post today has touched a lot of people!
I agree with you 100% It’s hard not to take it personally, but you have to remind yourself, it’s business. And you can’t NOT try. I think your post today has touched a lot of people!
I agree with you 100% It’s hard not to take it personally, but you have to remind yourself, it’s business. And you can’t NOT try. I think your post today has touched a lot of people!
Well said. I think it’s unrealistic to think that everything we do will get accepted, that’s just not how it works. But no one usually says it…so bravo!
Well said. I think it’s unrealistic to think that everything we do will get accepted, that’s just not how it works. But no one usually says it…so bravo!
Well said. I think it’s unrealistic to think that everything we do will get accepted, that’s just not how it works. But no one usually says it…so bravo!
Well said. I think it’s unrealistic to think that everything we do will get accepted, that’s just not how it works. But no one usually says it…so bravo!
Thanks Julie for sharing your points on this subject. I never knew about all of this & design teams until I step into it. Though it hurts, I’m glad you still carry on… Your ustream classes are amazing & you make it fun to learn
So cool! to see your layout of you & your mom in Scrapbooks etc. magazine, August 2011 issue on page 31
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Thanks Julie for sharing your points on this subject. I never knew about all of this & design teams until I step into it. Though it hurts, I’m glad you still carry on… Your ustream classes are amazing & you make it fun to learn
So cool! to see your layout of you & your mom in Scrapbooks etc. magazine, August 2011 issue on page 31
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Thanks Julie for sharing your points on this subject. I never knew about all of this & design teams until I step into it. Though it hurts, I’m glad you still carry on… Your ustream classes are amazing & you make it fun to learn
So cool! to see your layout of you & your mom in Scrapbooks etc. magazine, August 2011 issue on page 31
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Thanks Julie for sharing your points on this subject. I never knew about all of this & design teams until I step into it. Though it hurts, I’m glad you still carry on… Your ustream classes are amazing & you make it fun to learn
So cool! to see your layout of you & your mom in Scrapbooks etc. magazine, August 2011 issue on page 31
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Julie, this has been a fabulous post. I too can relate. I did finally make some DT’s and discovered it isn’t for me. I got to teach and it’s just… ok. I have come to realize I love to create but only for myself. I can’t handle the rejection and that’s okay.
I think your work is absolutely amazing and original. I love how open and honest you are about your journey.
You are FABULOUS!!!!!!!!
Julie, this has been a fabulous post. I too can relate. I did finally make some DT’s and discovered it isn’t for me. I got to teach and it’s just… ok. I have come to realize I love to create but only for myself. I can’t handle the rejection and that’s okay.
I think your work is absolutely amazing and original. I love how open and honest you are about your journey.
You are FABULOUS!!!!!!!!
Julie, this has been a fabulous post. I too can relate. I did finally make some DT’s and discovered it isn’t for me. I got to teach and it’s just… ok. I have come to realize I love to create but only for myself. I can’t handle the rejection and that’s okay.
I think your work is absolutely amazing and original. I love how open and honest you are about your journey.
You are FABULOUS!!!!!!!!
Julie, this has been a fabulous post. I too can relate. I did finally make some DT’s and discovered it isn’t for me. I got to teach and it’s just… ok. I have come to realize I love to create but only for myself. I can’t handle the rejection and that’s okay.
I think your work is absolutely amazing and original. I love how open and honest you are about your journey.
You are FABULOUS!!!!!!!!
Julie, just like the way you are and your art are trully honest. Love yout post, it has made me think about!
Julie, just like the way you are and your art are trully honest. Love yout post, it has made me think about!
Julie, just like the way you are and your art are trully honest. Love yout post, it has made me think about!
Julie, just like the way you are and your art are trully honest. Love yout post, it has made me think about!
I love your work and this post is full of wisdom that I personally need right now as I am about to try and find a new DT position since the one I had just died (LSS is closing :() So thanks for sharing it all!
I love your work and this post is full of wisdom that I personally need right now as I am about to try and find a new DT position since the one I had just died (LSS is closing :() So thanks for sharing it all!
I love your work and this post is full of wisdom that I personally need right now as I am about to try and find a new DT position since the one I had just died (LSS is closing :() So thanks for sharing it all!
I love your work and this post is full of wisdom that I personally need right now as I am about to try and find a new DT position since the one I had just died (LSS is closing :() So thanks for sharing it all!
Thank you for posting this. I feel better already!
Thank you for posting this. I feel better already!
Thank you for posting this. I feel better already!
Thank you for posting this. I feel better already!
So many comments said already what I wanted to say in this comment… so I leave it with this: thanks for this post Julie!
So many comments said already what I wanted to say in this comment… so I leave it with this: thanks for this post Julie!
So many comments said already what I wanted to say in this comment… so I leave it with this: thanks for this post Julie!
So many comments said already what I wanted to say in this comment… so I leave it with this: thanks for this post Julie!
I appreciate how you write with an open heart and tell it like it is for you! I had desired to be published in a scrappy magazine but haven’t tried. Not due to fear of rejection, but it just doesn’t seem as important to me at this moment. It does sting when family or friends are not wowed by a LO that I just love, but most are not scrapbookers. Thanks again.
I appreciate how you write with an open heart and tell it like it is for you! I had desired to be published in a scrappy magazine but haven’t tried. Not due to fear of rejection, but it just doesn’t seem as important to me at this moment. It does sting when family or friends are not wowed by a LO that I just love, but most are not scrapbookers. Thanks again.
I appreciate how you write with an open heart and tell it like it is for you! I had desired to be published in a scrappy magazine but haven’t tried. Not due to fear of rejection, but it just doesn’t seem as important to me at this moment. It does sting when family or friends are not wowed by a LO that I just love, but most are not scrapbookers. Thanks again.
I appreciate how you write with an open heart and tell it like it is for you! I had desired to be published in a scrappy magazine but haven’t tried. Not due to fear of rejection, but it just doesn’t seem as important to me at this moment. It does sting when family or friends are not wowed by a LO that I just love, but most are not scrapbookers. Thanks again.
yep. exactly. so many who want to be on a design team/get published should read this!
yep. exactly. so many who want to be on a design team/get published should read this!
yep. exactly. so many who want to be on a design team/get published should read this!
yep. exactly. so many who want to be on a design team/get published should read this!
“product vomiter”
LOL forever. I’m guilty of that too. Sometimes more is more! Heh.
I actually *like* that you’re not like all the artists you see in so many of those magazines. It speaks more to my creative sensibilities. Something for everyone I guess.
Not for nuthin’, but you are the bravest blogger, artist, creative person I’ve ever seen. I really appreciate how honest you are. It’s what keeps bringing me back. 🙂 Take care, and come to Boston sometime. I’d love to take one of your classes. NY has too many ants in the ant farm. 🙂
“product vomiter”
LOL forever. I’m guilty of that too. Sometimes more is more! Heh.
I actually *like* that you’re not like all the artists you see in so many of those magazines. It speaks more to my creative sensibilities. Something for everyone I guess.
Not for nuthin’, but you are the bravest blogger, artist, creative person I’ve ever seen. I really appreciate how honest you are. It’s what keeps bringing me back. 🙂 Take care, and come to Boston sometime. I’d love to take one of your classes. NY has too many ants in the ant farm. 🙂
“product vomiter”
LOL forever. I’m guilty of that too. Sometimes more is more! Heh.
I actually *like* that you’re not like all the artists you see in so many of those magazines. It speaks more to my creative sensibilities. Something for everyone I guess.
Not for nuthin’, but you are the bravest blogger, artist, creative person I’ve ever seen. I really appreciate how honest you are. It’s what keeps bringing me back. 🙂 Take care, and come to Boston sometime. I’d love to take one of your classes. NY has too many ants in the ant farm. 🙂
“product vomiter”
LOL forever. I’m guilty of that too. Sometimes more is more! Heh.
I actually *like* that you’re not like all the artists you see in so many of those magazines. It speaks more to my creative sensibilities. Something for everyone I guess.
Not for nuthin’, but you are the bravest blogger, artist, creative person I’ve ever seen. I really appreciate how honest you are. It’s what keeps bringing me back. 🙂 Take care, and come to Boston sometime. I’d love to take one of your classes. NY has too many ants in the ant farm. 🙂
Wow! This is a great post with a healthy view of rejection. It seemed to me that scrapbook magazines chose young, pretty mothers with an outgoing personality as their “Top 10 designers of the year”. As if they were really looking for spokespeople and teachers in their target audience rather than innovative designers. I no longer subscribe to them because they don’t have any new ideas. For inspiration I now look to blogs such as yours. I wish you continued success!
btw – Another touchy topic I never read about is “can you make a living at art?” Perhaps you can address that question sometime?
Wow! This is a great post with a healthy view of rejection. It seemed to me that scrapbook magazines chose young, pretty mothers with an outgoing personality as their “Top 10 designers of the year”. As if they were really looking for spokespeople and teachers in their target audience rather than innovative designers. I no longer subscribe to them because they don’t have any new ideas. For inspiration I now look to blogs such as yours. I wish you continued success!
btw – Another touchy topic I never read about is “can you make a living at art?” Perhaps you can address that question sometime?
Wow! This is a great post with a healthy view of rejection. It seemed to me that scrapbook magazines chose young, pretty mothers with an outgoing personality as their “Top 10 designers of the year”. As if they were really looking for spokespeople and teachers in their target audience rather than innovative designers. I no longer subscribe to them because they don’t have any new ideas. For inspiration I now look to blogs such as yours. I wish you continued success!
btw – Another touchy topic I never read about is “can you make a living at art?” Perhaps you can address that question sometime?
Wow! This is a great post with a healthy view of rejection. It seemed to me that scrapbook magazines chose young, pretty mothers with an outgoing personality as their “Top 10 designers of the year”. As if they were really looking for spokespeople and teachers in their target audience rather than innovative designers. I no longer subscribe to them because they don’t have any new ideas. For inspiration I now look to blogs such as yours. I wish you continued success!
btw – Another touchy topic I never read about is “can you make a living at art?” Perhaps you can address that question sometime?
This is a fantastic post! Thanks so much for sharing this! I have just started to put myself out there and I am (of course) suffering through more rejections than successes. Its good to know that I’m not the only one.
This is a fantastic post! Thanks so much for sharing this! I have just started to put myself out there and I am (of course) suffering through more rejections than successes. Its good to know that I’m not the only one.
This is a fantastic post! Thanks so much for sharing this! I have just started to put myself out there and I am (of course) suffering through more rejections than successes. Its good to know that I’m not the only one.
This is a fantastic post! Thanks so much for sharing this! I have just started to put myself out there and I am (of course) suffering through more rejections than successes. Its good to know that I’m not the only one.
Thank you for being so honest and forthcoming. I guess we need a tough skin, great self-confidence and perseverance. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for being so honest and forthcoming. I guess we need a tough skin, great self-confidence and perseverance. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for being so honest and forthcoming. I guess we need a tough skin, great self-confidence and perseverance. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for being so honest and forthcoming. I guess we need a tough skin, great self-confidence and perseverance. Thanks for sharing.
Always the teacher. Thanks Julie. I have never submitted and really haven’t wanted to because I know that I don’t want a “job”, I want to play when I want to with what I want to. I haven’t really thought about all the things that you wrote about here, but I have thought about some of them and know that any way you look at it this IS a job. It is not just a way to “fame” and “free stuff”. I think that those two things may hold more excitement for some than others. But depending on your thinking about those two things, the one thing for sure there is a cost and you have done a fine job of covering those costs in your post today. Thanks for sharing and as always, for keeping it real.
Always the teacher. Thanks Julie. I have never submitted and really haven’t wanted to because I know that I don’t want a “job”, I want to play when I want to with what I want to. I haven’t really thought about all the things that you wrote about here, but I have thought about some of them and know that any way you look at it this IS a job. It is not just a way to “fame” and “free stuff”. I think that those two things may hold more excitement for some than others. But depending on your thinking about those two things, the one thing for sure there is a cost and you have done a fine job of covering those costs in your post today. Thanks for sharing and as always, for keeping it real.
Always the teacher. Thanks Julie. I have never submitted and really haven’t wanted to because I know that I don’t want a “job”, I want to play when I want to with what I want to. I haven’t really thought about all the things that you wrote about here, but I have thought about some of them and know that any way you look at it this IS a job. It is not just a way to “fame” and “free stuff”. I think that those two things may hold more excitement for some than others. But depending on your thinking about those two things, the one thing for sure there is a cost and you have done a fine job of covering those costs in your post today. Thanks for sharing and as always, for keeping it real.
Always the teacher. Thanks Julie. I have never submitted and really haven’t wanted to because I know that I don’t want a “job”, I want to play when I want to with what I want to. I haven’t really thought about all the things that you wrote about here, but I have thought about some of them and know that any way you look at it this IS a job. It is not just a way to “fame” and “free stuff”. I think that those two things may hold more excitement for some than others. But depending on your thinking about those two things, the one thing for sure there is a cost and you have done a fine job of covering those costs in your post today. Thanks for sharing and as always, for keeping it real.
This is one of your best posts, ever! And they’re all wonderful, Julie. Truly wonderful! I’m so glad that I found your blog at the beginning of the year. I can’t tell you how much wonderful inspiration and information I have received from it!
This is one of your best posts, ever! And they’re all wonderful, Julie. Truly wonderful! I’m so glad that I found your blog at the beginning of the year. I can’t tell you how much wonderful inspiration and information I have received from it!
This is one of your best posts, ever! And they’re all wonderful, Julie. Truly wonderful! I’m so glad that I found your blog at the beginning of the year. I can’t tell you how much wonderful inspiration and information I have received from it!
This is one of your best posts, ever! And they’re all wonderful, Julie. Truly wonderful! I’m so glad that I found your blog at the beginning of the year. I can’t tell you how much wonderful inspiration and information I have received from it!
THis was a super interesting post and I really loved reading it. I agree about how there are so many reasons you may not get picked for pub even if you send in a killer layout. So true. I had to smile about how you put rejected on all your pics, ha. Great article.
THis was a super interesting post and I really loved reading it. I agree about how there are so many reasons you may not get picked for pub even if you send in a killer layout. So true. I had to smile about how you put rejected on all your pics, ha. Great article.
THis was a super interesting post and I really loved reading it. I agree about how there are so many reasons you may not get picked for pub even if you send in a killer layout. So true. I had to smile about how you put rejected on all your pics, ha. Great article.
THis was a super interesting post and I really loved reading it. I agree about how there are so many reasons you may not get picked for pub even if you send in a killer layout. So true. I had to smile about how you put rejected on all your pics, ha. Great article.
Excellent suggestions as to why things happen/are done – I have some suggestions to additions if I may be so bold =) :
pubs: Your project has to compliment the projects or AD that’s to be shown on the same page/opposite page.
DT: They actually want a diverse team and only have room for 2 C&S scrapbookers, 3 shabby chic, 2 oddballs, 2 mixed media, 2 w/high following, 1 newbie – etc…
Oh and the oddball one? I should know cause I feel like I’m one every time I’m actually taken in haha..
Take care, it was interesting reading through the comments as well 🙂
Excellent suggestions as to why things happen/are done – I have some suggestions to additions if I may be so bold =) :
pubs: Your project has to compliment the projects or AD that’s to be shown on the same page/opposite page.
DT: They actually want a diverse team and only have room for 2 C&S scrapbookers, 3 shabby chic, 2 oddballs, 2 mixed media, 2 w/high following, 1 newbie – etc…
Oh and the oddball one? I should know cause I feel like I’m one every time I’m actually taken in haha..
Take care, it was interesting reading through the comments as well 🙂
Excellent suggestions as to why things happen/are done – I have some suggestions to additions if I may be so bold =) :
pubs: Your project has to compliment the projects or AD that’s to be shown on the same page/opposite page.
DT: They actually want a diverse team and only have room for 2 C&S scrapbookers, 3 shabby chic, 2 oddballs, 2 mixed media, 2 w/high following, 1 newbie – etc…
Oh and the oddball one? I should know cause I feel like I’m one every time I’m actually taken in haha..
Take care, it was interesting reading through the comments as well 🙂
Excellent suggestions as to why things happen/are done – I have some suggestions to additions if I may be so bold =) :
pubs: Your project has to compliment the projects or AD that’s to be shown on the same page/opposite page.
DT: They actually want a diverse team and only have room for 2 C&S scrapbookers, 3 shabby chic, 2 oddballs, 2 mixed media, 2 w/high following, 1 newbie – etc…
Oh and the oddball one? I should know cause I feel like I’m one every time I’m actually taken in haha..
Take care, it was interesting reading through the comments as well 🙂
Yes, I have the same feelings about rejection too. It’s a hard world out there…
http://www.hannahhandmade.blogspot.com
Yes, I have the same feelings about rejection too. It’s a hard world out there…
http://www.hannahhandmade.blogspot.com
Yes, I have the same feelings about rejection too. It’s a hard world out there…
http://www.hannahhandmade.blogspot.com
Yes, I have the same feelings about rejection too. It’s a hard world out there…
http://www.hannahhandmade.blogspot.com
Completely freakin brilliant!!! Become an industry speaker girlfriend!!!!!
Completely freakin brilliant!!! Become an industry speaker girlfriend!!!!!
Completely freakin brilliant!!! Become an industry speaker girlfriend!!!!!
Completely freakin brilliant!!! Become an industry speaker girlfriend!!!!!
What an incredibly awesome post…You have done people a WORLD of good …BTW..YOUR work is so awesome!!!
What an incredibly awesome post…You have done people a WORLD of good …BTW..YOUR work is so awesome!!!
What an incredibly awesome post…You have done people a WORLD of good …BTW..YOUR work is so awesome!!!
What an incredibly awesome post…You have done people a WORLD of good …BTW..YOUR work is so awesome!!!
Well said….No matter what, I LOVE your style, spunk, ‘out the box’ thinking and artistic abilities! Rock on Julie.
Well said….No matter what, I LOVE your style, spunk, ‘out the box’ thinking and artistic abilities! Rock on Julie.
Well said….No matter what, I LOVE your style, spunk, ‘out the box’ thinking and artistic abilities! Rock on Julie.
Well said….No matter what, I LOVE your style, spunk, ‘out the box’ thinking and artistic abilities! Rock on Julie.
Received from Amazon today “Scrapbook Workshop” with your cute picture on the cover. Can’t wait to go sit and soak up the inspiration!!
Received from Amazon today “Scrapbook Workshop” with your cute picture on the cover. Can’t wait to go sit and soak up the inspiration!!
Received from Amazon today “Scrapbook Workshop” with your cute picture on the cover. Can’t wait to go sit and soak up the inspiration!!
Received from Amazon today “Scrapbook Workshop” with your cute picture on the cover. Can’t wait to go sit and soak up the inspiration!!
Thanks so much for being willing to share your experience and feelings Julie. It’s hard I’m sure to keep getting that rejection, but to be down the road in life and wish you had tried is worse. It took me years to learn this but at least I did. Hey, we like you just the way you are and the way you do it!
Thanks so much for being willing to share your experience and feelings Julie. It’s hard I’m sure to keep getting that rejection, but to be down the road in life and wish you had tried is worse. It took me years to learn this but at least I did. Hey, we like you just the way you are and the way you do it!
Thanks so much for being willing to share your experience and feelings Julie. It’s hard I’m sure to keep getting that rejection, but to be down the road in life and wish you had tried is worse. It took me years to learn this but at least I did. Hey, we like you just the way you are and the way you do it!
Thanks so much for being willing to share your experience and feelings Julie. It’s hard I’m sure to keep getting that rejection, but to be down the road in life and wish you had tried is worse. It took me years to learn this but at least I did. Hey, we like you just the way you are and the way you do it!
Thank you for the great post, your timing couldn’t be better for me!
Thank you for the great post, your timing couldn’t be better for me!
Thank you for the great post, your timing couldn’t be better for me!
Thank you for the great post, your timing couldn’t be better for me!
Julie – thank you so much for your refreshing honesty! It’s wonderful to hear that it’s not a fairytale world for everyone, and it would appear that I’m in very good company in being rejected – a lot!
Julie – thank you so much for your refreshing honesty! It’s wonderful to hear that it’s not a fairytale world for everyone, and it would appear that I’m in very good company in being rejected – a lot!
Julie – thank you so much for your refreshing honesty! It’s wonderful to hear that it’s not a fairytale world for everyone, and it would appear that I’m in very good company in being rejected – a lot!
Julie – thank you so much for your refreshing honesty! It’s wonderful to hear that it’s not a fairytale world for everyone, and it would appear that I’m in very good company in being rejected – a lot!
Amen! 🙂
that’s all 🙂
Amen! 🙂
that’s all 🙂
Amen! 🙂
that’s all 🙂
Amen! 🙂
that’s all 🙂
You are an amazing artist Julie. I know that I sound like a broken recorder but I can spot a Julie-original a mile away! And that says that you have a certain style to your creative madness! I’m glad you are no conformist. And that your art represents you and not what the industry dictates. You are a champion in my book! 🙂
You are an amazing artist Julie. I know that I sound like a broken recorder but I can spot a Julie-original a mile away! And that says that you have a certain style to your creative madness! I’m glad you are no conformist. And that your art represents you and not what the industry dictates. You are a champion in my book! 🙂
You are an amazing artist Julie. I know that I sound like a broken recorder but I can spot a Julie-original a mile away! And that says that you have a certain style to your creative madness! I’m glad you are no conformist. And that your art represents you and not what the industry dictates. You are a champion in my book! 🙂
You are an amazing artist Julie. I know that I sound like a broken recorder but I can spot a Julie-original a mile away! And that says that you have a certain style to your creative madness! I’m glad you are no conformist. And that your art represents you and not what the industry dictates. You are a champion in my book! 🙂
Thank you for this. And for being so cool and honest about the “R” word. I have experienced this so many times, but you know what, the more I keep trying, the less it hurts.
Because so long as there are scrapbookers, artists, anyone really out there in the world, I have found that there will be, time and time again, a surprising compliment or positive feedback I never expected.
Keep it up, girl. You are such an inspiration. =)
Thank you for this. And for being so cool and honest about the “R” word. I have experienced this so many times, but you know what, the more I keep trying, the less it hurts.
Because so long as there are scrapbookers, artists, anyone really out there in the world, I have found that there will be, time and time again, a surprising compliment or positive feedback I never expected.
Keep it up, girl. You are such an inspiration. =)
Thank you for this. And for being so cool and honest about the “R” word. I have experienced this so many times, but you know what, the more I keep trying, the less it hurts.
Because so long as there are scrapbookers, artists, anyone really out there in the world, I have found that there will be, time and time again, a surprising compliment or positive feedback I never expected.
Keep it up, girl. You are such an inspiration. =)
Thank you for this. And for being so cool and honest about the “R” word. I have experienced this so many times, but you know what, the more I keep trying, the less it hurts.
Because so long as there are scrapbookers, artists, anyone really out there in the world, I have found that there will be, time and time again, a surprising compliment or positive feedback I never expected.
Keep it up, girl. You are such an inspiration. =)
What an awesome post! You inspire me (a lot) even when you fail! 🙂
What an awesome post! You inspire me (a lot) even when you fail! 🙂
What an awesome post! You inspire me (a lot) even when you fail! 🙂
What an awesome post! You inspire me (a lot) even when you fail! 🙂
I think rejection is a bummer, and it’s happened to me, probably like everyone else. However, I don’t let it get me down because 1) I know that there are people, however small an audience, who do enjoy my art; 2) No matter what the end result, I know I enjoyed making whatever was rejected; 3) Rejections don’t define me as a person or as an artist.
Great post, Julie.
I think rejection is a bummer, and it’s happened to me, probably like everyone else. However, I don’t let it get me down because 1) I know that there are people, however small an audience, who do enjoy my art; 2) No matter what the end result, I know I enjoyed making whatever was rejected; 3) Rejections don’t define me as a person or as an artist.
Great post, Julie.
I think rejection is a bummer, and it’s happened to me, probably like everyone else. However, I don’t let it get me down because 1) I know that there are people, however small an audience, who do enjoy my art; 2) No matter what the end result, I know I enjoyed making whatever was rejected; 3) Rejections don’t define me as a person or as an artist.
Great post, Julie.
I think rejection is a bummer, and it’s happened to me, probably like everyone else. However, I don’t let it get me down because 1) I know that there are people, however small an audience, who do enjoy my art; 2) No matter what the end result, I know I enjoyed making whatever was rejected; 3) Rejections don’t define me as a person or as an artist.
Great post, Julie.
Thanks for the reassurance! I actually really appreciate this post. Nobody really reads my blog, which is pretty depressing, but I keep blogging and I know that someday when I make it big in the art world, then it will be a good thing to show that I have been blogging for sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo long!!!
Thanks for the reassurance! I actually really appreciate this post. Nobody really reads my blog, which is pretty depressing, but I keep blogging and I know that someday when I make it big in the art world, then it will be a good thing to show that I have been blogging for sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo long!!!
Thanks for the reassurance! I actually really appreciate this post. Nobody really reads my blog, which is pretty depressing, but I keep blogging and I know that someday when I make it big in the art world, then it will be a good thing to show that I have been blogging for sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo long!!!
Thanks for the reassurance! I actually really appreciate this post. Nobody really reads my blog, which is pretty depressing, but I keep blogging and I know that someday when I make it big in the art world, then it will be a good thing to show that I have been blogging for sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo long!!!
go go Julie girl! you always come up with something that tilts the world up again…
all of us, all the time cant be perfect but we keep on trying to make something good, something that moves the whole thing forward… creatively speaking.
we go on anyway! xxxx thanks for the light on the path…
go go Julie girl! you always come up with something that tilts the world up again…
all of us, all the time cant be perfect but we keep on trying to make something good, something that moves the whole thing forward… creatively speaking.
we go on anyway! xxxx thanks for the light on the path…
go go Julie girl! you always come up with something that tilts the world up again…
all of us, all the time cant be perfect but we keep on trying to make something good, something that moves the whole thing forward… creatively speaking.
we go on anyway! xxxx thanks for the light on the path…
go go Julie girl! you always come up with something that tilts the world up again…
all of us, all the time cant be perfect but we keep on trying to make something good, something that moves the whole thing forward… creatively speaking.
we go on anyway! xxxx thanks for the light on the path…
Wow! You’ve already gotten LOTS of feedback on this post. I just wanted to thank you for sharing with honesty your experiences with rejection…that’s not easy! I love the part where you share with us that there are lots of ways to be rejected; isn’t that the truth?! But you share a couple important, positive messages: that it’s natural to feel bad about rejection, but it’s important to keep trying. I think a lot of us need to hear that…again and again!
Wow! You’ve already gotten LOTS of feedback on this post. I just wanted to thank you for sharing with honesty your experiences with rejection…that’s not easy! I love the part where you share with us that there are lots of ways to be rejected; isn’t that the truth?! But you share a couple important, positive messages: that it’s natural to feel bad about rejection, but it’s important to keep trying. I think a lot of us need to hear that…again and again!
Wow! You’ve already gotten LOTS of feedback on this post. I just wanted to thank you for sharing with honesty your experiences with rejection…that’s not easy! I love the part where you share with us that there are lots of ways to be rejected; isn’t that the truth?! But you share a couple important, positive messages: that it’s natural to feel bad about rejection, but it’s important to keep trying. I think a lot of us need to hear that…again and again!
Wow! You’ve already gotten LOTS of feedback on this post. I just wanted to thank you for sharing with honesty your experiences with rejection…that’s not easy! I love the part where you share with us that there are lots of ways to be rejected; isn’t that the truth?! But you share a couple important, positive messages: that it’s natural to feel bad about rejection, but it’s important to keep trying. I think a lot of us need to hear that…again and again!
Thank you for putting this into words!! Rejection is a part of the game and I only recently realized that for my quilting and fiber arts I was deciding not to create/submit as a way of protecting myself from the dreaded “R” word. And only recently did I realize that I also then kept myself from acceptance; how silly to screen my own work like that, right? Inspirational message here and thanks for the shove! It’s coming at a good time too!
Thank you for putting this into words!! Rejection is a part of the game and I only recently realized that for my quilting and fiber arts I was deciding not to create/submit as a way of protecting myself from the dreaded “R” word. And only recently did I realize that I also then kept myself from acceptance; how silly to screen my own work like that, right? Inspirational message here and thanks for the shove! It’s coming at a good time too!
Thank you for putting this into words!! Rejection is a part of the game and I only recently realized that for my quilting and fiber arts I was deciding not to create/submit as a way of protecting myself from the dreaded “R” word. And only recently did I realize that I also then kept myself from acceptance; how silly to screen my own work like that, right? Inspirational message here and thanks for the shove! It’s coming at a good time too!
Thank you for putting this into words!! Rejection is a part of the game and I only recently realized that for my quilting and fiber arts I was deciding not to create/submit as a way of protecting myself from the dreaded “R” word. And only recently did I realize that I also then kept myself from acceptance; how silly to screen my own work like that, right? Inspirational message here and thanks for the shove! It’s coming at a good time too!
Wow – You’re awesome. You are a FORCE. And you somehow made it sound cool to be rejected. Like it’s a badge of honour on the way to success. Like the feeling of sore muscles after a great workout. Love you and your blog and your work and your products and your condo. 🙂
Wow – You’re awesome. You are a FORCE. And you somehow made it sound cool to be rejected. Like it’s a badge of honour on the way to success. Like the feeling of sore muscles after a great workout. Love you and your blog and your work and your products and your condo. 🙂
Wow – You’re awesome. You are a FORCE. And you somehow made it sound cool to be rejected. Like it’s a badge of honour on the way to success. Like the feeling of sore muscles after a great workout. Love you and your blog and your work and your products and your condo. 🙂
Wow – You’re awesome. You are a FORCE. And you somehow made it sound cool to be rejected. Like it’s a badge of honour on the way to success. Like the feeling of sore muscles after a great workout. Love you and your blog and your work and your products and your condo. 🙂
I LOVE YOUR ART WORK, AND ALWLAYS HAVE CONSIDERED YOU AN ARTIST, AND TODAY I ADMIRE YOU SO MUCH MORE BECAUSE OF THIS POST. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING
I LOVE YOUR ART WORK, AND ALWLAYS HAVE CONSIDERED YOU AN ARTIST, AND TODAY I ADMIRE YOU SO MUCH MORE BECAUSE OF THIS POST. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING
I LOVE YOUR ART WORK, AND ALWLAYS HAVE CONSIDERED YOU AN ARTIST, AND TODAY I ADMIRE YOU SO MUCH MORE BECAUSE OF THIS POST. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING
I LOVE YOUR ART WORK, AND ALWLAYS HAVE CONSIDERED YOU AN ARTIST, AND TODAY I ADMIRE YOU SO MUCH MORE BECAUSE OF THIS POST. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING
Thanks Julie – I think fear of rejection keeps me from submitting my work and actively blogging yet I’m always wondering ‘what if’. You’re an amazing artist and I appreciate your honesty.
Thanks Julie – I think fear of rejection keeps me from submitting my work and actively blogging yet I’m always wondering ‘what if’. You’re an amazing artist and I appreciate your honesty.
Thanks Julie – I think fear of rejection keeps me from submitting my work and actively blogging yet I’m always wondering ‘what if’. You’re an amazing artist and I appreciate your honesty.
Thanks Julie – I think fear of rejection keeps me from submitting my work and actively blogging yet I’m always wondering ‘what if’. You’re an amazing artist and I appreciate your honesty.
OMG! This is an amazing post. Thank you so much for posting it. I’m just starting out in my creative career and this is something I really needed to hear. It came at the perfect time. Sometimes, when you are just starting out, if someone gets rejected, they will just give up. Such an insightful post.
OMG! This is an amazing post. Thank you so much for posting it. I’m just starting out in my creative career and this is something I really needed to hear. It came at the perfect time. Sometimes, when you are just starting out, if someone gets rejected, they will just give up. Such an insightful post.
OMG! This is an amazing post. Thank you so much for posting it. I’m just starting out in my creative career and this is something I really needed to hear. It came at the perfect time. Sometimes, when you are just starting out, if someone gets rejected, they will just give up. Such an insightful post.
OMG! This is an amazing post. Thank you so much for posting it. I’m just starting out in my creative career and this is something I really needed to hear. It came at the perfect time. Sometimes, when you are just starting out, if someone gets rejected, they will just give up. Such an insightful post.
Julie, you don’t know me, but I adore you, and this post sealed the deal! I just wrote a post today about keeping it real, and part of what I talked about was getting over the “design team bug.” It’s all about the art for me right now, about learning and growing as an artist, and trying to deal with life in the midst of that. Rejection it’s a part of life, whether we are an artist, a salesperson, or on the PTA! I positively love how candid you are about it, and how, as usual, you are, simply, you. xoxo
Julie, you don’t know me, but I adore you, and this post sealed the deal! I just wrote a post today about keeping it real, and part of what I talked about was getting over the “design team bug.” It’s all about the art for me right now, about learning and growing as an artist, and trying to deal with life in the midst of that. Rejection it’s a part of life, whether we are an artist, a salesperson, or on the PTA! I positively love how candid you are about it, and how, as usual, you are, simply, you. xoxo
Julie, you don’t know me, but I adore you, and this post sealed the deal! I just wrote a post today about keeping it real, and part of what I talked about was getting over the “design team bug.” It’s all about the art for me right now, about learning and growing as an artist, and trying to deal with life in the midst of that. Rejection it’s a part of life, whether we are an artist, a salesperson, or on the PTA! I positively love how candid you are about it, and how, as usual, you are, simply, you. xoxo
Julie, you don’t know me, but I adore you, and this post sealed the deal! I just wrote a post today about keeping it real, and part of what I talked about was getting over the “design team bug.” It’s all about the art for me right now, about learning and growing as an artist, and trying to deal with life in the midst of that. Rejection it’s a part of life, whether we are an artist, a salesperson, or on the PTA! I positively love how candid you are about it, and how, as usual, you are, simply, you. xoxo
what an awesome post, julie and so honest. I did not read all the comments but i am sure all your readers really appreciate this post and that includes me!! I do agree with you in all respects. I have been published, been a design team member, but I have also been rejected many times. I would not stop trying because of that! thanks, and hope you are having a great vacation! lenna
what an awesome post, julie and so honest. I did not read all the comments but i am sure all your readers really appreciate this post and that includes me!! I do agree with you in all respects. I have been published, been a design team member, but I have also been rejected many times. I would not stop trying because of that! thanks, and hope you are having a great vacation! lenna
what an awesome post, julie and so honest. I did not read all the comments but i am sure all your readers really appreciate this post and that includes me!! I do agree with you in all respects. I have been published, been a design team member, but I have also been rejected many times. I would not stop trying because of that! thanks, and hope you are having a great vacation! lenna
what an awesome post, julie and so honest. I did not read all the comments but i am sure all your readers really appreciate this post and that includes me!! I do agree with you in all respects. I have been published, been a design team member, but I have also been rejected many times. I would not stop trying because of that! thanks, and hope you are having a great vacation! lenna
Fabulous posting! And you mentioned everything I have always wondered about. Which leaves me with one question…why do the folks who are always looking for new submissions (magazines, blog sites, etc.) always encourage people to try and try…I’ve always been rejected and realize my style may not sell…but I’m practical. However, I worry about those who keep trying…who have no chance at all. It would be nice if someone could just be honest with them, otherwise it seems cruel somehow. You know?
Fabulous posting! And you mentioned everything I have always wondered about. Which leaves me with one question…why do the folks who are always looking for new submissions (magazines, blog sites, etc.) always encourage people to try and try…I’ve always been rejected and realize my style may not sell…but I’m practical. However, I worry about those who keep trying…who have no chance at all. It would be nice if someone could just be honest with them, otherwise it seems cruel somehow. You know?
Fabulous posting! And you mentioned everything I have always wondered about. Which leaves me with one question…why do the folks who are always looking for new submissions (magazines, blog sites, etc.) always encourage people to try and try…I’ve always been rejected and realize my style may not sell…but I’m practical. However, I worry about those who keep trying…who have no chance at all. It would be nice if someone could just be honest with them, otherwise it seems cruel somehow. You know?
Fabulous posting! And you mentioned everything I have always wondered about. Which leaves me with one question…why do the folks who are always looking for new submissions (magazines, blog sites, etc.) always encourage people to try and try…I’ve always been rejected and realize my style may not sell…but I’m practical. However, I worry about those who keep trying…who have no chance at all. It would be nice if someone could just be honest with them, otherwise it seems cruel somehow. You know?
Hi Julie, I have only just discovered your blog, but felt compelled to comment. Just remember that DT’s and publication don’t make you an artist. I have been on those DT’s and been part of magazine dream teams etc.. You don’t always get to be ‘you’. More often that not, they want you to create what they think everybody wants in magazines. After a few years of doing this, my passion for my art was gone. I turned my back on the whole industry and didn’t craft/art anything for years. It can feel soul destroying to be rejected, but it can also be soul destroying to get caught up in that game! Stay true to yourself and create what you love and makes you happy!!
Hi Julie, I have only just discovered your blog, but felt compelled to comment. Just remember that DT’s and publication don’t make you an artist. I have been on those DT’s and been part of magazine dream teams etc.. You don’t always get to be ‘you’. More often that not, they want you to create what they think everybody wants in magazines. After a few years of doing this, my passion for my art was gone. I turned my back on the whole industry and didn’t craft/art anything for years. It can feel soul destroying to be rejected, but it can also be soul destroying to get caught up in that game! Stay true to yourself and create what you love and makes you happy!!
Hi Julie, I have only just discovered your blog, but felt compelled to comment. Just remember that DT’s and publication don’t make you an artist. I have been on those DT’s and been part of magazine dream teams etc.. You don’t always get to be ‘you’. More often that not, they want you to create what they think everybody wants in magazines. After a few years of doing this, my passion for my art was gone. I turned my back on the whole industry and didn’t craft/art anything for years. It can feel soul destroying to be rejected, but it can also be soul destroying to get caught up in that game! Stay true to yourself and create what you love and makes you happy!!
Hi Julie, I have only just discovered your blog, but felt compelled to comment. Just remember that DT’s and publication don’t make you an artist. I have been on those DT’s and been part of magazine dream teams etc.. You don’t always get to be ‘you’. More often that not, they want you to create what they think everybody wants in magazines. After a few years of doing this, my passion for my art was gone. I turned my back on the whole industry and didn’t craft/art anything for years. It can feel soul destroying to be rejected, but it can also be soul destroying to get caught up in that game! Stay true to yourself and create what you love and makes you happy!!
I love this post and how honest you are. There was a time that I dreamed about being on a DT and didn’t realize all the specifics it comes with working on one. So now I just create for me and my enjoyment.
It has taken me months to find more creative art blogs to read and I have been thrilled with finding yours and seeing how your mind works and how you create. There is no doubt in my mind that you are very talented and creative, not boring and beautiful artwork. Thanks so much for sharing this with us and for inspiring me to be ME!!
I love this post and how honest you are. There was a time that I dreamed about being on a DT and didn’t realize all the specifics it comes with working on one. So now I just create for me and my enjoyment.
It has taken me months to find more creative art blogs to read and I have been thrilled with finding yours and seeing how your mind works and how you create. There is no doubt in my mind that you are very talented and creative, not boring and beautiful artwork. Thanks so much for sharing this with us and for inspiring me to be ME!!
I love this post and how honest you are. There was a time that I dreamed about being on a DT and didn’t realize all the specifics it comes with working on one. So now I just create for me and my enjoyment.
It has taken me months to find more creative art blogs to read and I have been thrilled with finding yours and seeing how your mind works and how you create. There is no doubt in my mind that you are very talented and creative, not boring and beautiful artwork. Thanks so much for sharing this with us and for inspiring me to be ME!!
I love this post and how honest you are. There was a time that I dreamed about being on a DT and didn’t realize all the specifics it comes with working on one. So now I just create for me and my enjoyment.
It has taken me months to find more creative art blogs to read and I have been thrilled with finding yours and seeing how your mind works and how you create. There is no doubt in my mind that you are very talented and creative, not boring and beautiful artwork. Thanks so much for sharing this with us and for inspiring me to be ME!!
Awesome read. More people should have your point of view 🙂
Awesome read. More people should have your point of view 🙂
Awesome read. More people should have your point of view 🙂
Awesome read. More people should have your point of view 🙂
Great piece. Thanks for putting things in perspective.
Great piece. Thanks for putting things in perspective.
Great piece. Thanks for putting things in perspective.
Great piece. Thanks for putting things in perspective.
oh thank the craft gods… honesty is so refreshing! Ya know not that i have that kind of talent but i would be so afraid of trying for those cast calls. you my dear are my heroin 🙂 i enjoy your ACTUAL AND TRUE one of kind designs and i love to watch you work, i’ve been a fan since you started on ustream (aka stampindipity). my thoughts are that this market is so saturated that one would be hard pressed to come up with a ONE OF A KIND ORIGINAL designs and how could one when everyone is using pre-made embellishments and products in the same way. i have seen DT’s that make the same thing over and over again, no offense DT girls your all very brilliant & clever and of lot of that work makes me want to go out there and buy every stinking lil embellie & paper line available. but then i remember that the only person that has to like my stuff is ME~ a lesson i learned from you julie 🙂 so i don’t necessarily feel like i have to keep up with the joneses. so i’m happy with what i do especially if it makes someone happy and i figure that everyone that was going to make it in this market already has..unless lighting strikes and i come up with some really innovative product and design of my own so until then i will enjoy what i make and i will choose what extra touch i will buy to make my projects whole. thanks for this it was a subject i thought about regularly especially when i would see all the calls on blogs and websites. love ya girl scrap happy 🙂
oh thank the craft gods… honesty is so refreshing! Ya know not that i have that kind of talent but i would be so afraid of trying for those cast calls. you my dear are my heroin 🙂 i enjoy your ACTUAL AND TRUE one of kind designs and i love to watch you work, i’ve been a fan since you started on ustream (aka stampindipity). my thoughts are that this market is so saturated that one would be hard pressed to come up with a ONE OF A KIND ORIGINAL designs and how could one when everyone is using pre-made embellishments and products in the same way. i have seen DT’s that make the same thing over and over again, no offense DT girls your all very brilliant & clever and of lot of that work makes me want to go out there and buy every stinking lil embellie & paper line available. but then i remember that the only person that has to like my stuff is ME~ a lesson i learned from you julie 🙂 so i don’t necessarily feel like i have to keep up with the joneses. so i’m happy with what i do especially if it makes someone happy and i figure that everyone that was going to make it in this market already has..unless lighting strikes and i come up with some really innovative product and design of my own so until then i will enjoy what i make and i will choose what extra touch i will buy to make my projects whole. thanks for this it was a subject i thought about regularly especially when i would see all the calls on blogs and websites. love ya girl scrap happy 🙂
oh thank the craft gods… honesty is so refreshing! Ya know not that i have that kind of talent but i would be so afraid of trying for those cast calls. you my dear are my heroin 🙂 i enjoy your ACTUAL AND TRUE one of kind designs and i love to watch you work, i’ve been a fan since you started on ustream (aka stampindipity). my thoughts are that this market is so saturated that one would be hard pressed to come up with a ONE OF A KIND ORIGINAL designs and how could one when everyone is using pre-made embellishments and products in the same way. i have seen DT’s that make the same thing over and over again, no offense DT girls your all very brilliant & clever and of lot of that work makes me want to go out there and buy every stinking lil embellie & paper line available. but then i remember that the only person that has to like my stuff is ME~ a lesson i learned from you julie 🙂 so i don’t necessarily feel like i have to keep up with the joneses. so i’m happy with what i do especially if it makes someone happy and i figure that everyone that was going to make it in this market already has..unless lighting strikes and i come up with some really innovative product and design of my own so until then i will enjoy what i make and i will choose what extra touch i will buy to make my projects whole. thanks for this it was a subject i thought about regularly especially when i would see all the calls on blogs and websites. love ya girl scrap happy 🙂
oh thank the craft gods… honesty is so refreshing! Ya know not that i have that kind of talent but i would be so afraid of trying for those cast calls. you my dear are my heroin 🙂 i enjoy your ACTUAL AND TRUE one of kind designs and i love to watch you work, i’ve been a fan since you started on ustream (aka stampindipity). my thoughts are that this market is so saturated that one would be hard pressed to come up with a ONE OF A KIND ORIGINAL designs and how could one when everyone is using pre-made embellishments and products in the same way. i have seen DT’s that make the same thing over and over again, no offense DT girls your all very brilliant & clever and of lot of that work makes me want to go out there and buy every stinking lil embellie & paper line available. but then i remember that the only person that has to like my stuff is ME~ a lesson i learned from you julie 🙂 so i don’t necessarily feel like i have to keep up with the joneses. so i’m happy with what i do especially if it makes someone happy and i figure that everyone that was going to make it in this market already has..unless lighting strikes and i come up with some really innovative product and design of my own so until then i will enjoy what i make and i will choose what extra touch i will buy to make my projects whole. thanks for this it was a subject i thought about regularly especially when i would see all the calls on blogs and websites. love ya girl scrap happy 🙂
This really puts things in perspective. Thank you so much for this post! Given your description of design team members, though, I feel like I should have superpowers or something!
This really puts things in perspective. Thank you so much for this post! Given your description of design team members, though, I feel like I should have superpowers or something!
This really puts things in perspective. Thank you so much for this post! Given your description of design team members, though, I feel like I should have superpowers or something!
This really puts things in perspective. Thank you so much for this post! Given your description of design team members, though, I feel like I should have superpowers or something!
Don’t for a minute dispute what you’ve written, but it is the worst side of the of the scrapbook industry. I’m not a fan of the proprietary low-road you describe and I question that it is “good business”. If creativity is your business it comes with risks, but as a consumer, I hate that a marketing guru limits my choices or that for even a moment these people are allowed to tarnish the aspirations of a talented artist. . .I mean really aren’t we looking for unique, not just more of the same?
Don’t for a minute dispute what you’ve written, but it is the worst side of the of the scrapbook industry. I’m not a fan of the proprietary low-road you describe and I question that it is “good business”. If creativity is your business it comes with risks, but as a consumer, I hate that a marketing guru limits my choices or that for even a moment these people are allowed to tarnish the aspirations of a talented artist. . .I mean really aren’t we looking for unique, not just more of the same?
Don’t for a minute dispute what you’ve written, but it is the worst side of the of the scrapbook industry. I’m not a fan of the proprietary low-road you describe and I question that it is “good business”. If creativity is your business it comes with risks, but as a consumer, I hate that a marketing guru limits my choices or that for even a moment these people are allowed to tarnish the aspirations of a talented artist. . .I mean really aren’t we looking for unique, not just more of the same?
Don’t for a minute dispute what you’ve written, but it is the worst side of the of the scrapbook industry. I’m not a fan of the proprietary low-road you describe and I question that it is “good business”. If creativity is your business it comes with risks, but as a consumer, I hate that a marketing guru limits my choices or that for even a moment these people are allowed to tarnish the aspirations of a talented artist. . .I mean really aren’t we looking for unique, not just more of the same?
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I really enjoyed this post – thanks for taking the time to write it. I’ve been published a time or two, and the novelty wore off right away. I guess I just don’t care because the things I make are for me and my friends and family. That said, I do understand it’s business or more for others. I think your post can help us all understand the mixed feelings we have had about rejection. Not trying? Well that’s just not an option!
I really enjoyed this post – thanks for taking the time to write it. I’ve been published a time or two, and the novelty wore off right away. I guess I just don’t care because the things I make are for me and my friends and family. That said, I do understand it’s business or more for others. I think your post can help us all understand the mixed feelings we have had about rejection. Not trying? Well that’s just not an option!
I really enjoyed this post – thanks for taking the time to write it. I’ve been published a time or two, and the novelty wore off right away. I guess I just don’t care because the things I make are for me and my friends and family. That said, I do understand it’s business or more for others. I think your post can help us all understand the mixed feelings we have had about rejection. Not trying? Well that’s just not an option!
I really enjoyed this post – thanks for taking the time to write it. I’ve been published a time or two, and the novelty wore off right away. I guess I just don’t care because the things I make are for me and my friends and family. That said, I do understand it’s business or more for others. I think your post can help us all understand the mixed feelings we have had about rejection. Not trying? Well that’s just not an option!
Great post Julie. Thanks for putting it all into perspective.Love what you do always!
Great post Julie. Thanks for putting it all into perspective.Love what you do always!
Great post Julie. Thanks for putting it all into perspective.Love what you do always!
Great post Julie. Thanks for putting it all into perspective.Love what you do always!
I think that people grow. If you look at my early stuff (check out the blog archives for some giggles) its miles away from what Im doing now. And though I was rejected for everything in the beginning, Im glad no one told me to just pack it up and go home. Who knows how someone will evolve, kwim?
I think that people grow. If you look at my early stuff (check out the blog archives for some giggles) its miles away from what Im doing now. And though I was rejected for everything in the beginning, Im glad no one told me to just pack it up and go home. Who knows how someone will evolve, kwim?
I think that people grow. If you look at my early stuff (check out the blog archives for some giggles) its miles away from what Im doing now. And though I was rejected for everything in the beginning, Im glad no one told me to just pack it up and go home. Who knows how someone will evolve, kwim?
I think that people grow. If you look at my early stuff (check out the blog archives for some giggles) its miles away from what Im doing now. And though I was rejected for everything in the beginning, Im glad no one told me to just pack it up and go home. Who knows how someone will evolve, kwim?
Its a great question, Kathleen! Todays (8/23) blog post sort of answers it a bit. But Ill think of a way to talk about it from a more personal point-of-view.
Its a great question, Kathleen! Todays (8/23) blog post sort of answers it a bit. But Ill think of a way to talk about it from a more personal point-of-view.
Its a great question, Kathleen! Todays (8/23) blog post sort of answers it a bit. But Ill think of a way to talk about it from a more personal point-of-view.
Its a great question, Kathleen! Todays (8/23) blog post sort of answers it a bit. But Ill think of a way to talk about it from a more personal point-of-view.
Wow! Thats so terrible to hear. Im very sorry.
Wow! Thats so terrible to hear. Im very sorry.
Wow! Thats so terrible to hear. Im very sorry.
Wow! Thats so terrible to hear. Im very sorry.
Thanks Julie for posting this. So many of us can relate to this. I too have had many bad rejections that hurt, but also I have had really good experiences too. It took me a long time to get published at first and to get on my first manufacturer design team. Sometimes I feel like giving up but every time I get something published or get picked up for a new team – it makes it all worth it.
Thanks Julie for posting this. So many of us can relate to this. I too have had many bad rejections that hurt, but also I have had really good experiences too. It took me a long time to get published at first and to get on my first manufacturer design team. Sometimes I feel like giving up but every time I get something published or get picked up for a new team – it makes it all worth it.
Thanks Julie for posting this. So many of us can relate to this. I too have had many bad rejections that hurt, but also I have had really good experiences too. It took me a long time to get published at first and to get on my first manufacturer design team. Sometimes I feel like giving up but every time I get something published or get picked up for a new team – it makes it all worth it.
Thanks Julie for posting this. So many of us can relate to this. I too have had many bad rejections that hurt, but also I have had really good experiences too. It took me a long time to get published at first and to get on my first manufacturer design team. Sometimes I feel like giving up but every time I get something published or get picked up for a new team – it makes it all worth it.
I came across your blog while looking for an apron pattern and found this post. I really needed to hear what you said! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. I need to keep reminding myself that (in the words of Stuart Smalley) “I’m good enough. I’m smart enough. And doggone it, people like me.”
I came across your blog while looking for an apron pattern and found this post. I really needed to hear what you said! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. I need to keep reminding myself that (in the words of Stuart Smalley) “I’m good enough. I’m smart enough. And doggone it, people like me.”
I came across your blog while looking for an apron pattern and found this post. I really needed to hear what you said! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. I need to keep reminding myself that (in the words of Stuart Smalley) “I’m good enough. I’m smart enough. And doggone it, people like me.”
I came across your blog while looking for an apron pattern and found this post. I really needed to hear what you said! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. I need to keep reminding myself that (in the words of Stuart Smalley) “I’m good enough. I’m smart enough. And doggone it, people like me.”
So true! And often the only way to get accepted is to be rejected a hundred times first! It’s good to have a moment of hurt and then move on to see what you can do next.
So true! And often the only way to get accepted is to be rejected a hundred times first! It’s good to have a moment of hurt and then move on to see what you can do next.
So true! And often the only way to get accepted is to be rejected a hundred times first! It’s good to have a moment of hurt and then move on to see what you can do next.
So true! And often the only way to get accepted is to be rejected a hundred times first! It’s good to have a moment of hurt and then move on to see what you can do next.
Thanks for this post Julie! It is so affirming. Just today I was working on something that I WAS REJECTING MYSELF! But I’m learning day by day to see those mistakes as opportunities (as I heard you mention somewhere), and to be willing to fail. The failure is a regular part of the practice… and I couldn’t live without practicing.
THANKS!
Thanks for this post Julie! It is so affirming. Just today I was working on something that I WAS REJECTING MYSELF! But I’m learning day by day to see those mistakes as opportunities (as I heard you mention somewhere), and to be willing to fail. The failure is a regular part of the practice… and I couldn’t live without practicing.
THANKS!
Thanks for this post Julie! It is so affirming. Just today I was working on something that I WAS REJECTING MYSELF! But I’m learning day by day to see those mistakes as opportunities (as I heard you mention somewhere), and to be willing to fail. The failure is a regular part of the practice… and I couldn’t live without practicing.
THANKS!
Thanks for this post Julie! It is so affirming. Just today I was working on something that I WAS REJECTING MYSELF! But I’m learning day by day to see those mistakes as opportunities (as I heard you mention somewhere), and to be willing to fail. The failure is a regular part of the practice… and I couldn’t live without practicing.
THANKS!
thanks for sharing this! I’ve been rejected hundreds of times!! And it never fails whatever next thing I try is not well received. But, I must create! That is why I live. So it serves a purpose to first please myself, to please God, and make my family proud. Then I’m the biggest success I can be!
thanks for sharing this! I’ve been rejected hundreds of times!! And it never fails whatever next thing I try is not well received. But, I must create! That is why I live. So it serves a purpose to first please myself, to please God, and make my family proud. Then I’m the biggest success I can be!
thanks for sharing this! I’ve been rejected hundreds of times!! And it never fails whatever next thing I try is not well received. But, I must create! That is why I live. So it serves a purpose to first please myself, to please God, and make my family proud. Then I’m the biggest success I can be!
thanks for sharing this! I’ve been rejected hundreds of times!! And it never fails whatever next thing I try is not well received. But, I must create! That is why I live. So it serves a purpose to first please myself, to please God, and make my family proud. Then I’m the biggest success I can be!
Thank you so much for sharing this! I’m just a small fry but know that it is a competitive world out there. I am glad you keep trying! I watch you on Scrapbook Soup (and scrapbook memories before). You are awesome! Stay true to yourself!
Thank you so much for sharing this! I’m just a small fry but know that it is a competitive world out there. I am glad you keep trying! I watch you on Scrapbook Soup (and scrapbook memories before). You are awesome! Stay true to yourself!
Thank you so much for sharing this! I’m just a small fry but know that it is a competitive world out there. I am glad you keep trying! I watch you on Scrapbook Soup (and scrapbook memories before). You are awesome! Stay true to yourself!
Thank you so much for sharing this! I’m just a small fry but know that it is a competitive world out there. I am glad you keep trying! I watch you on Scrapbook Soup (and scrapbook memories before). You are awesome! Stay true to yourself!
Love this post and the way you expressed it. So true, and good to see someone lay it all out there in such a great way.
Love this post and the way you expressed it. So true, and good to see someone lay it all out there in such a great way.
Love this post and the way you expressed it. So true, and good to see someone lay it all out there in such a great way.
Love this post and the way you expressed it. So true, and good to see someone lay it all out there in such a great way.
Julie,
Great post. Unlike you, I blog frequently about rejection as it is such an important topic to this thing called art! Not that I like being rejected, but now I have come to understand that without rejection I would not be the artist I am today. You have inspired me to address the subject again. Thank you.
And may you have a creative day!
Kim
Julie,
Great post. Unlike you, I blog frequently about rejection as it is such an important topic to this thing called art! Not that I like being rejected, but now I have come to understand that without rejection I would not be the artist I am today. You have inspired me to address the subject again. Thank you.
And may you have a creative day!
Kim
Julie,
Great post. Unlike you, I blog frequently about rejection as it is such an important topic to this thing called art! Not that I like being rejected, but now I have come to understand that without rejection I would not be the artist I am today. You have inspired me to address the subject again. Thank you.
And may you have a creative day!
Kim
Julie,
Great post. Unlike you, I blog frequently about rejection as it is such an important topic to this thing called art! Not that I like being rejected, but now I have come to understand that without rejection I would not be the artist I am today. You have inspired me to address the subject again. Thank you.
And may you have a creative day!
Kim
Thanks for sharing this. Sometimes it feels like others make it look so easy that we (I) lose sight of the work that goes on behind the scenes. It’s helpful when artists open up and share these stories and make it feel more human. I appreciated reading this today!
Thanks for sharing this. Sometimes it feels like others make it look so easy that we (I) lose sight of the work that goes on behind the scenes. It’s helpful when artists open up and share these stories and make it feel more human. I appreciated reading this today!
Thanks for sharing this. Sometimes it feels like others make it look so easy that we (I) lose sight of the work that goes on behind the scenes. It’s helpful when artists open up and share these stories and make it feel more human. I appreciated reading this today!
Thanks for sharing this. Sometimes it feels like others make it look so easy that we (I) lose sight of the work that goes on behind the scenes. It’s helpful when artists open up and share these stories and make it feel more human. I appreciated reading this today!
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Well, I agree with you, and that’s how society functions in general. You must fit a mold if you want to be accepted easily… But you know what? that is not right, and I hope you continued being truthful to your self because you are probably a visionary and ahead of our time so don’t expect those people to embrace that. Pelase don’t change; we need hard working people like you, who has an identity that can be faked nor bought! Best wishes!
Well, I agree with you, and that’s how society functions in general. You must fit a mold if you want to be accepted easily… But you know what? that is not right, and I hope you continued being truthful to your self because you are probably a visionary and ahead of our time so don’t expect those people to embrace that. Pelase don’t change; we need hard working people like you, who has an identity that can be faked nor bought! Best wishes!
Well, I agree with you, and that’s how society functions in general. You must fit a mold if you want to be accepted easily… But you know what? that is not right, and I hope you continued being truthful to your self because you are probably a visionary and ahead of our time so don’t expect those people to embrace that. Pelase don’t change; we need hard working people like you, who has an identity that can be faked nor bought! Best wishes!
Well, I agree with you, and that’s how society functions in general. You must fit a mold if you want to be accepted easily… But you know what? that is not right, and I hope you continued being truthful to your self because you are probably a visionary and ahead of our time so don’t expect those people to embrace that. Pelase don’t change; we need hard working people like you, who has an identity that can be faked nor bought! Best wishes!
Ooooops! I spot a typo! I meant ” and identity that can’t be faked…”
Ooooops! I spot a typo! I meant ” and identity that can’t be faked…”
Ooooops! I spot a typo! I meant ” and identity that can’t be faked…”
Ooooops! I spot a typo! I meant ” and identity that can’t be faked…”
Design Teams also need to offer different styles so there is something to appeal to everyone…and maybe your style, though fabulous, is too much like somebody else’s they have already chosen. Bottom line…do what you love and love what you do…because you may be the only one who sees it!
So much great information in this post. Stuff I knew but it didn’t keep each rejection from stinging. Thanks!
Design Teams also need to offer different styles so there is something to appeal to everyone…and maybe your style, though fabulous, is too much like somebody else’s they have already chosen. Bottom line…do what you love and love what you do…because you may be the only one who sees it!
So much great information in this post. Stuff I knew but it didn’t keep each rejection from stinging. Thanks!
Design Teams also need to offer different styles so there is something to appeal to everyone…and maybe your style, though fabulous, is too much like somebody else’s they have already chosen. Bottom line…do what you love and love what you do…because you may be the only one who sees it!
So much great information in this post. Stuff I knew but it didn’t keep each rejection from stinging. Thanks!
Design Teams also need to offer different styles so there is something to appeal to everyone…and maybe your style, though fabulous, is too much like somebody else’s they have already chosen. Bottom line…do what you love and love what you do…because you may be the only one who sees it!
So much great information in this post. Stuff I knew but it didn’t keep each rejection from stinging. Thanks!
Beautifully-written post Julie. I’ve been rejected so many times that prior to reading this post I was contemplating giving up on submitting anything else. Thanks for being so raw and honest. You’re awesome!
Beautifully-written post Julie. I’ve been rejected so many times that prior to reading this post I was contemplating giving up on submitting anything else. Thanks for being so raw and honest. You’re awesome!
Beautifully-written post Julie. I’ve been rejected so many times that prior to reading this post I was contemplating giving up on submitting anything else. Thanks for being so raw and honest. You’re awesome!
Beautifully-written post Julie. I’ve been rejected so many times that prior to reading this post I was contemplating giving up on submitting anything else. Thanks for being so raw and honest. You’re awesome!
Fabulous musings and a fine read… the world is indeed one of hierarchy. There is always someone better, more quirky, creative and ‘wanted’ out there. But sometimes that person might just be us too (although we never see that looking in our own mirror). We are so quick to substitute the desire to be heard with the need for success…they are not the same. Very glad you are all and nothing but you!
Fabulous musings and a fine read… the world is indeed one of hierarchy. There is always someone better, more quirky, creative and ‘wanted’ out there. But sometimes that person might just be us too (although we never see that looking in our own mirror). We are so quick to substitute the desire to be heard with the need for success…they are not the same. Very glad you are all and nothing but you!
Fabulous musings and a fine read… the world is indeed one of hierarchy. There is always someone better, more quirky, creative and ‘wanted’ out there. But sometimes that person might just be us too (although we never see that looking in our own mirror). We are so quick to substitute the desire to be heard with the need for success…they are not the same. Very glad you are all and nothing but you!
Fabulous musings and a fine read… the world is indeed one of hierarchy. There is always someone better, more quirky, creative and ‘wanted’ out there. But sometimes that person might just be us too (although we never see that looking in our own mirror). We are so quick to substitute the desire to be heard with the need for success…they are not the same. Very glad you are all and nothing but you!
Keep smiling and never give up!!!!!!
Keep smiling and never give up!!!!!!
Keep smiling and never give up!!!!!!
Keep smiling and never give up!!!!!!
Yes…’Nuf said.
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Yes…’Nuf said.
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Yes…’Nuf said.
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Yes…’Nuf said.
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I just stumbled across this and wanted to say thank you. Thanks for sharing and thank you for putting it out there for those of us just starting out.
I just stumbled across this and wanted to say thank you. Thanks for sharing and thank you for putting it out there for those of us just starting out.
I just stumbled across this and wanted to say thank you. Thanks for sharing and thank you for putting it out there for those of us just starting out.
I just stumbled across this and wanted to say thank you. Thanks for sharing and thank you for putting it out there for those of us just starting out.
6 years after this post was originally written, I sit here and read this feeling so happy that I found your blog Julie. I love your videos and your energy. Thank you for writing this and being an inspiration!
6 years after this post was originally written, I sit here and read this feeling so happy that I found your blog Julie. I love your videos and your energy. Thank you for writing this and being an inspiration!
6 years after this post was originally written, I sit here and read this feeling so happy that I found your blog Julie. I love your videos and your energy. Thank you for writing this and being an inspiration!
6 years after this post was originally written, I sit here and read this feeling so happy that I found your blog Julie. I love your videos and your energy. Thank you for writing this and being an inspiration!