Today I'm sharing a card I sumitted for Paper Crafts call and obviously it didn't get picked and I get to share it with you.
Speaking of submission, I was lucky to have a few cards in the upcoming issues of Cards magazine and one card in Paper Cratfs. I thought I would share a story of how it all started. My first ever submission to Cards magazine was July last year. I would submit my cards (I counted....around 15 cards) to them every once in a while but none ever get picked. I was upset and decided that they never like me and almost gave up. Sheila was the one who stood by me and gave me the confidence I needed. I told myself to try one last time and if it doesn't work out, I should forget about the whole publication thingy. Imagine my surprise when I received the first acceptance email from them back in May! I was so nervous that I almost died!! I literally screamed on the phone when I shared the happy news with my bestie and it took me almost an hour to calm down...lol! Since then, I started to work on submissions and it's been good so far.
My point of sharing this story with you is NOT to brag....which is the last thing I want but hope to encourage some of you who wish to submit. Give it a try when you think you are ready and if you don't succeed the first time, don't be sad and don't let the whole publication thing take over your life (I learned my lesson). Take it easy and keep trying. One day you will enjoy the fruits of your labor :) Happy submitting!
hey Cindy.... thats really a cute... "I'll be yours eh!" ....
ReplyDeleteI know exactly how you feel.... just dont give... and keep trying... of course your cards are all well-deserved to PUBLISH!!!... you have my virtual support...all time...
have a nice day ahead!!...xx
such a cute card gurl!! :) hearty congrats on your much deserved publication success & thanks so much for sharing your story!! I share your thoughts that hard work, perseverance & self belief will eventually pay off :)
ReplyDeleteMy goodness this is so adorable, can't believe it wasn't picked up!
ReplyDeleteI just love this card, and thank you so very much for saying this as I too get lacking in confidence when I get all the rejection emails back, but their is just so many inspiring artists out there and now I totally understand that it can be so many different things they look for. I am so proud of your for keeping at it and look forward to seeing your work in the cards mag. I subscribe to it. Melxx
ReplyDeleteAh...this is just soooo cute! Look how dainty all the little images are at the bottom and then you complete it all so well with a beautiful ribbon tie and the charm of the pearls and sentiment!
ReplyDeleteso vewy vewy cutee! me love love love those tiny little floating hearts!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing your experience in submitting... I guess I was less persistent than you, I would have given up after 10cards! Perhaps it's high time I give it a try again... ;)
You definitely deserve all the recognition by the publishers... you make really gorgeous cards!
Cindy, I love it... super cute.
ReplyDeleteKeep trying & don't stop inspiring, Cindy! :) your works are so inspiring... I support you all the way ^_^
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card Cindy! Love the little sheep and hearts! Congrats on being published and I think its great you can share your success!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!Love your card!Its so sweet! Great Tips on publication!
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy
ReplyDeleteI just discovered your blog through Rachel Clarke's link. Have bookmarked it as your cards are AMAZING!
Do you just send pictures of your cards to Cards mag or do you have to send the cards themselves?
Keep up the good work as they are inspiring! :)
This is just adorable Cindy! I love that lil guy! Great advice girly.
ReplyDeletehi, Cindy!! you are so strong and purposeful!! and your cards are always so cute and just beautiful!! i love that little sheep ♥ thank you for a good advice! :)
ReplyDeleteCindy, such a sweet card I love the little lamb. Thanks for the words of encouragement about submitting our projects. I think I am one of those who wish they were published but quietly watch while others do what I wish I could.
ReplyDeleteYay for your future pubs! Can't wait to see them on the glossy pages! Totally agree about your submitting advice, if you submit something you love then it shouldn't matter if it doesn't get picked up, doesn't mean it's bad it just might not fit in with the style the magazine had in mind!
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of which, I would totally accept this sweet card! Love it!
Hugs,
Aimes
x
Great card Cindy. I have never submitted anything for that very reason. I hate rejection. I would feel the same way you were feeling. Thank you for sharing that story. Maybe I just need to get over and submit. :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a darling card!
ReplyDeleteDear Girlfriend...
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, that is a stinking cute card.
2nd, we are so proud to have somebody from home get published in the most best selling mag. That itself is so inspiring, especially to us newbies. Your encouragement & support has been wonderful. So CONGRATULATIONS...this is a new beginning to many more cards getting published.
hugsss.
Sweet card sista & great advice:)
ReplyDeleteAwww...so cute! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat attitude on the publication calls...I must start submitting!
Hi Elyse, for submission you are only require to send your pic. But once they accepted your project, you'll have to send the card.
ReplyDeleteCongrat. Such pretty cards!
ReplyDeleteWhoa...I've meen missing so much here! Missing seeing all ur creations babe. Well, keep it up! U have me ur die hard supporter here. :D
ReplyDeleteWell this is what my hubby alwiz tell me : If T. Edison stopped at the 100th try, you will not have lights today.
So babe, keep creatin! Hugggssss
Btw..i lurve the sheep!
See I told you, all you have to do is to deep trying and you definitely will get good news. Look at you now girl, you gonna have so many pubs coming out pretty soon and I am so proud of you!! Way to go gf!!
ReplyDeleteThis is super cute and congrats on the subs!! I never doubt your skills, girl!!! As for me... I just need to submit :P By the time the deadline comes around I'm all pooped :P Oh well... maybe one day I'll get the motivation. I think after I got pub'd the first few times, which was my goal before, I checked it off my list and it hasn't resurfaced again.
ReplyDeleteExcellent words of wisdom Cindy! I'm sorry I've been m.i.a. lately - good to visit the Crafty Corner again. Love this little sheep card!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your pubs!