National Stationary Show

Wow! Is all I can say....this is the second time I've had the opportunity to attend this show (for free, I might add) and it gets better each time. No one really allows you to take photos of their booths so sorry I can't show you more but, take my word for it....it's overload for the creative soul.

Since I am now freelancing for CR Gibson, I had a meeting with the Creative Director and then we went out with some of the other girls for supper after the show and.... I might even have the chance to design for their baby line. :-) I'm currently working for their scrapbooking area called "Tapestry". This would be great to expand my experience and opportunity for pay.

Being at the show also gave me the chance to network and I talked with at least 4 companies who were interested in hiring for freelance. God is really showing off now and....I know there are better things coming.

I'm loving this new life the layoff at ABC2, WMAR-TV has given me. I've been trying to make this happen for how many years....say, at least 6.....? Gods timing is perfect so I would say to all of you "Never lose your hope and faith even when it seems there is no hope. God is still there with you."

Thank you to all who have given your support and continue to do so.
Love you all,
Amy

Designing Kits has become my FUN life :-)

I'm so thrilled to have the opportunity to work with CR Gibson and I'm designing kits one right after the other. It's so exciting and fun!

These are the two latest and they are box kits which come with an album - a Travel Kit and the colorful kit was really fun. It's artist Lori Seibert.

Do you see anyone you recognize in the sample layouts on any of the kits I've created?
The layouts are kept fairly simple so even a beginner can feel they could create with the kit.

The "Softly Spoken" pad kit (second project I did for them. See it in an earlier post) has sold into the Canadian market so I've gone international! WooHoo!
Can't wait to see that one printed and in my hands.

Check This Out!

My friend Lisa Bearnson has a new design for her web page. Check her out at www.lisabearnson.com

This Designer is on the Move

Things are happening fast and furiously!

CR Gibson has contracted me for two more kits. One of which will be selling to Ross. (love that store!) Of course the deadlines is tight "as usual" but I"m still having fun!

I'm so excited to have the opportunity for not only the work but the experience this freelance is giving me.

I am taking some computer classes just to brush up on my skills and even learn a few new things. All these design programs are sooooo extensive, who could know everything about them....there's just no way. My classes are all day Saturday's and just had my first one. The teacher was GREAT!!! She is also teaching the one I'm taking next Saturday and encouraged me to take another on the 15th. We will see....the cost is adding up :-)

God is good and always on time!