Tuesday, January 12, 2010

**Sponsor Update - Forever Always**

Forever Always DT Call



Forever Always is having a New Years Cleanout….not that we are outing the old and bringing in the new, but it is time for something fresh and new. You may have noted a few changes, each of the DT family will now have a role that they are committed to each month to create on specifically.

And we are looking to adopt… So if you think you can add something special to our family on a monthly basis we want you….

Yes it’s a DT call but one with a difference… we are looking for a Cybercrop Queens and Tutorial Queens….

Requirements:
·As Cybercrop Queen – it will be your responsibility to come up with the monthly topic, and at least 2 challenges with supporting inspirational layouts. You will also be required to be present in the forum during Cybercrops.
·As Tutorial Queen – it will be your responsibility to come up with the monthly topic and at least 2 layouts or examples to be posted in the forum and on our blog.
·Complete challenges
·Be active within our site, including daily posting in the forum and regular layouts in the gallery beyond your required role
·Help promote our family and site through blogs etc including advertising of your Cybercrop or Tutorial releases and all other sneak peaks.
·Have a love for our store and the products it contains you will also provide links to them when you have used them. (Although we understand that we don’t stock all products and the you will want to use other product at times….please be mindful of items we have in store when scrapping).
·Be on call for other jobs if needed when a family member is either sick or away.

Benefits:
·Being apart of the best online family there is.
·Online recognition as a Design Team Family Member this will include your portrait in the family album, your bio and layouts will be featured on the Forever Always Website, Forum, Gallery and Blog.
·Discounts and FA Shopping dollars for all items including our Retreats.

I would encourage all applicants to visit our website http://www.foreveralways.com.au/ and become a part of our forum to be sure this is the Design Team for you.

To apply for one of our positions, please submit a minimum of 3 examples of your work that have never been posted on the World Wide Web or in a Magazine.

If you are applying to be a Cybercrop Queen – please send us a Theme topic and four challenges showing us your skills.

If you are applying to be a Tutorial Queen – pleases send us a Tutorial showing us your skills

In addition, please answers to the following questions, and return with your submissions.
·Name: Email address: Location:
·How would you describe your Scrapping Style?
·Would you say that you are a master of a particular technique? YES/NO If yes what technique?
·Are you or have you already been a member of a design team? – Please list companies and/or websites with links.
·Have you had your work published before? If so where and when? Can you commit to time deadlines for techniques and class contributions?
·Do you have a blog? If so, please send the link.
·If you have work in online galleries, please provide links, so that we may view more of your work.
·Are you currently active online? If so what communities and what is your Username (please proved links)
·Why are you interested in becoming a member of our design team?
·Can you jump in and help out your FA family and complete assignments with short notice if necessary?
·Tell us what commitment means to you?

Please send submissions to info@foreveralways.com.au
Deadline for submissions on both calls is Friday, January 29, 2010
With New roles being active in February – the new adoptee’s will be announced in the February Newsletter.

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

December Winners

I appreciate everyone who took the time during the busy holiday season to create a layout. All of the entries were absolutely fantastic but unforunately we only have 3 prizes to give away.

The lucky winners this month are:

1st place - Winner of a $25 voucher from Chelley Bean Designs
Paperfections


2nd place - Winner of a $15 voucher from Bons Scraps
Cathy Cafun


3rd place - Winner of a $10 voucher from Forever Always
Mandy Dodd


Thank you to all of you who entered and I hope to see you all play again in January.

Friday, January 1, 2010

1st January 2010 Sketch

I hope you are all raring to get some scrapping done in that precious time before we all head back to work again because we have a gorgeous sketch and samples from the CT lined up for you.

The Sketch:


Jody:


Kelley:


Mindy:


Sandie:


Sarah:


And this month, we also have 2 very special and very last minute guest designers

Kayla Renee MacAuley


Sarah Ward


Layouts must be uploaded to our gallery no later than midnight (my local time) on the 31st of January 2010 to be eligible for one of our monthly prizes.

Please remember to tag your layout with Jan 001 / 1st when uploading to help speed up album sorting.

So get creating!

January 2010 Sponsors

Happy New Year!!! Are we all still on our Xmas break? I hope that you have some time to get a little scrapping done as we have some terrrific sponsors lined up for the month of January who are giving away our usual fantastic prizes.

1st place - Providing a $25 voucher
Scrapbook Circle


2nd place - Proving a $15 voucher
Scrapbook Deals 4 U


3rd place - Providing a $10 voucher
Memories 2 Remember


So pop on over to these stores to check out what you could be spending your voucher on as one of our winners.

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Welcome to...

... our new Creative Team.

I had a fantastic standard of applicants this time around and my decision was extremely difficult. I advertised that I needed to fill 6 places and actually filled 7, I just couldn't narrow it down any further.

Without further ado, I pleased to announce our Creative Team for February 2010 to July 2010 will be:

Charmane Koch



Chloe Nielsen



Crystal Bowman



Kim Jeffress



Lauren Bell



Malinda Gardner



Sarah Webb



I am sure you will agree with me that even from seeing these application layouts these girls are definitely inspiring. Click on each of their names and check out their blogs for even more inspiration.

Monday, December 21, 2009

CT Call Now Closed

Our CT has now officially closed as of late last night.

I have a very tough decision ahead of me as all of the entries are fantastic. I am going to be spending some time deciding over the next few days and all applicants will receive an email before Xmas day.

The announcement of our new CT members will be made on January 1st 2010.

Good luck to all those that applied and I can't wait to see who our new team will be.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

December 15th Sketch

Not too many sleeps left until the man in red comes to visit. I hope that all of your Xmas plans are going well and you are looking forward to a festive season with family and friends.

I also hope that you get some time to relax and have a go at tackling our next sketch. Why not use those few days between Xmas and New Year that most of spend chilling to have a play in your craft space.

Our CT have done a fabulous job with this sketch.

The Sketch:


Charmane:
COMING SOON!

Jody:


Kelley:


Mindy:


Sandie:


Sarah:


Tam:


Layouts must be uploaded to our gallery no later than midnight (my local time) on the 31st of December to be eligible for one of our monthly prizes.

Please remember to tag your layout with Dec 002 when uploading to help speed up album sorting.

** Just a friendly reminder that there is only 5 days to get your application in for our CT call. There have been some great entries so far but I would love to see some more **

Happy Creating!

Friday, December 11, 2009

Reminder - CT Call

Hello everyone

Don't forget that all CT applications must be in by December 20th. This is only 9 days away!!!

All details can be found here - http://stucksketches.ning.com/profiles/blogs/creative-team-call-2

I hope to see some more of you applying.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

November Winners

We had an amazing amount of entries for the month of November, a grand total of 43!!!!!

Each one rocked in its own way but unforunately we can only have a couple of winners and they are:

1st prize - $25 voucher from QTea Kits
Chloe Nielsen


2nd prize - $15 voucher from Scrapbooking from Scratch
Crystal Bowman


3rd prize - $10 voucher from Chook Scraps
Susan Longman


Thank you to all of you who entered and I hope to see you all play again in December.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

December Sponsors

At the end of the year already, how is everyone's Christmas prep going? Hope you take some time out because we have some marvelous sponsors lined up for the month of December.

1st place - Providing a $25 voucher
Chelley Bean Designs


2nd place - Proving a $15 voucher
Bons Scraps


3rd place - Providing a $10 voucher
Forever Always


So pop on over to these stores to check out some fantastic goodies.