No matter what you do, whether it's working as a garbage collector, an office clerk, a medical professional, or a top level executive, being recognized by your peers is very important. But to be recognized by the experts in your field, the people who really know about what it is you do ... well, that is just an incredible thing, and makes you want to keep on doing what you do, and do it to the best of your ability. When what you do is a hobby or art or whatever your passion may be, to be recognized by those experts is equally amazing and special.
And yes, it has been one amazing week for me!
First up, I had one of my cards published! Paper Crafts Magazine, January/February, 2012 issue, page 77 - what an honor! The magazine hit the streets on 12/13 - Tuesday of this week, and yes, I bought two copies! This was my first card to be published, but I hope there will be many more.
Second, I made the Design Team at online paper crafting retailer The Hens' Den for 2012. And the owner of the company and the Design Team leader have both been so complimentary of my talents, and made me feel so welcome - I am really looking forward to the next year of working with them.
And then, today, possibly the biggest of all, my card was featured by Cath Edvalson (Paper Crafts Magazine's Trends Editor) on her 'Five for Friday' post on her blog 'Moxie Fab World'. Now, to me this is huge! There were probably close to 200 cards published in that magazine, many by some of the most talented paper crafters EVER! And out of all of those cards, my card was chosen as one of her five favorite cards in the magazine. AND ... to top it off, one of the cards out of the five was by one of my card making heroes ... Betsy Veldman, I love your special talent!!! You are one amazing card maker!
So, it has indeed been an amazing week. I feel so honored, blessed and grateful, and to God goes all the glory! You see, I believe that I am a child of a loving God, and that He made me, and He gave me any gifts or talents that I may have - they are not from me, but from Him. I just work hard to put them to good use.
Blessings everyone, Becky
6 comments:
Congratulations again, Becky! I'm so glad to know that you are having such a good week, and I'm truly honored to be a part of it! Keep up the moxie fab work! :)
HeyBecky Congratulations on your publications! You ROCK!
Ken
Congratulations! Great job! I love visiting Moxie Fab World :)
What a wonderful way to end 2011! Come by for a happy new year video!
http://georgie-hornpuddinnpie.blogspot.com/2011/12/channelling-my-inner-caffe-and-fun.html
What great news! Being published is a wonderful feeling! I hope you have many more successes in this field.
Happy New Year, Becky!
Wow Becky, you sure are starting 2012 with a bang! congratulations on your acheivements and may they be trebled for the new year! thanks for your lovely comments on my blog too :)
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