How would you like to be a part of this journey? It’s time again for a Design Team Call. They are looking for a very specific group of creative types to add to their creative team. Spots to fill include Design Team (6-month term), Guest Designers (One month) and Sketch Artists (Varies). Could it be you?

Something new: They will be including periodic articles and tutorials that will help you in expressing yourself through your creativity. “All About Me” isn’t just about compiling a “Book of Me”. It’s also using scrapbooking as a catalyst to help define who you are – what you were created to be and do. Many of their readers are trying to define their artistic style – perhaps you can help motivate them? Some readers are dipping their toes into certain techniques that have always scared them – maybe you are the one who will present a tutorial in an easy to follow way?

The opportunities abound!
What are the requirements for the DT Gals?Commit to the six month term: September 2010 – February 2010

Their DT is a contributing team. They work together to brainstorm future challenges and each member hosts a challenge on the blog. Be prepared to write some inspiring blog posts! They also work together in spreading the word and networking with retailers and manufacturers.

Participate in both challenges of the month. They will always have two.
Promote AAM in all your communities! Your local LSS, other online communities, Facebook, Twitter, etc., etc., etc.
Proudly display the DT Badge!
You need to have a blog! We use our blogs a lot and will have at least one DT Blog Hop.
Be prepared to be active on our Forum. It will be asked of you to visit several times a week and to also frequently check the private DT forum (our number 1 way of communication).

Note: There is not a set requirement of posts… just that your presence be known!
What’s in it for you?Be part of a high traffic challenge blog that has been featured in a publication and other scrapbooking sites! This is a great stepping stone for those who are wanting to break into the DT world! They’ve got lots of supporters and visitors who are waiting to meet you.

Have your beautiful photo displayed on the blog along with the link to your blog.
You will receive occasional gifts either from me or one of our generous Sponsors!
Compensation: Unfortunately, they may not able to give you any monetary compensation but you have the freedom to submit your works for any publication! And the scrapbooking world knows them.

How to apply:In order for me to best see your style please send me two layouts. One can be anything – old or new. The second one needs to be new and about YOU. Feel free to use a previous AAM prompt or come up with one of your own. The second layout will be used for the DT Reveal. (Keep them at 600 pixels please = 100 to 300 KB)
A brief bio. Just a few sentences telling me about yourself and why you would be an awesome addition to the DT Gals.
Previous or Current DT Work. (Note: Prior DT experience is not required.)
Link them to your blog and a gallery!
If you are a sketch artist: throw in a couple of your sketches too!
This call is open to international applicants as well!
Send all this in an email to allaboutmechallenge@gmail.com by July 28th. New DT members will be notified via email by July 30th in order to begin brainstorming for September challenges. The official announcement will go out the beginning of August along with their Blog Birthday festivities.

Afternoon Tea is a new and unique Monthly Kit club – which will be launched in September!

They are currently looking for Scrapbookers, Card Makers, Altered Artists and all-round crafty superstars!! for their permanent Design Team and as Guest Designers. They are accepting applications from the UK and Internationally.

To apply, please send your blog link, a short bio about you, the names of any other DT’s you are on and what areas from the above list you specialise in (or if you’re an all round crafty superstar!) along with your name and e-mail address and a few pictures of your work (no more than 6 please and please make them fairly small JPEGS or similar so our e-mail doesn’t crash!! thank you!) - info@afternoonteasociety.co.uk

The closing date is 15th July – that gives you a little over 2 weeks. They will contact the successful applicants within 7 days and make the announcement before the end of July.

They are looking forward to seeing your work and if you have any questions, please e-mail them at– info@afternoonteasociety.co.uk

The end date is the 15th of July

They are open to international submissions

It’s that time again!! They’re looking for a new group of talented design team members to represent the scrappiest in us all.

This call is for a 6 month term and its open to anyone from anywhere.
Design team members are required to complete at least 3 layouts a month using The Scrappiest sketches.
To apply, please email the following to lizchidester6@gmail.com:
1. Send in 2 of your favorite layouts you have created. (does not have to be new)
2. A short paragraph telling me why you would make a great design team member.
3. A link to your online gallery and/or blog.
Please put The Scrappiest DT Call in the subject line.
There is no compensation for this position but this is a great way for you to get some experience and recognition as well as getting some layouts done. (What could be better than doing what you love, right?)
Submissions must be sent to me by July 22, 2010 at midnight. Chosen design team members will be notified shortly after and start their term on August 2, 2010.Good luck!

Sketches designed by Lyn Hilt

Monthly ‘3 Sketches’ contest: Each month we will post 3 sketches — a 2-page layout; a 1-page layout; and a card. You may create as many projects as you wish using one, two or all three of the sketches for the month.

When you have created your layout(s)/card from the sketches, you are to

•  Post it in the CC Gallery under ‘Contests and Challenges’
•  Include ‘(month) sketch’ in the title
•  Post a link of that project into the thread for that sketch on the Message Board

One lucky winner will receive a fun prize from CC!

Scrapbook Sketch

Card Sketch

The Rules

*Use these sketches to create a card and/or scrapbook page (you can enter as many times as you like)
*Post your final project(s) on your blog and link your project(s) use the Linky at the bottom of this post.
*Add a link to your blog post- not to the blog itself, but to the individual posts! You can post more than one project, just add more links! The links should look something like:

http://pkglitz.com/blog/2010/04/april-sketch-challenge/

and NOT like this:

http://pkglitz.com/blog/

* Use MUST use glitter and/or embossing powder on your card and/or layout
*P K Glitz Designers are NOT eligible to win.
*Sorry – at this time we cannot ship prizes to international participants
*Sketch challenge ends June 30, 2010 CST
They will choose a winner and post the winning entry on July 4, 2010
*Winner will be required to create 4 assigned projects for the month of August 2010. You will be sent a Guest Designer kit to be used on your projects and you will need to turn in good quality photos along with written instructions, according to the assigned due dates.