Monday, February 26, 2007

A Grand New Adventure

I'm so excited, I want to scream and dance and jump up and down!! About 3 weeks ago, my dear friend Debb, whom I met through digital scrapbooking, sent me a message letting me know that she was launching a new online community for digi-scrappers. She invited me to apply for the Creative Team of this wonderful new community, so of course I had to go check it out.

The Digital Scrapbooking Artisan Guild is unlike any other digi-scrapping community I've visited before. This new Guild is all about advancement of our craft through constant learning. Opportunities to learn, grow, and be recognized for excellence are everywhere! The creativity of the design team is absolutely amazing, and the members are so supportive of one another. In just the few short weeks that I've been a part of the Guild, it's already become my online home. Dropping in at the Guild is like popping over to a friend's house for coffee.

And now, today, the most exciting part has happened - I have been accepted as a member of the Inaugural Creative Team for the DSAGuild! I'm thrilled, giddy, and scared to death all at the same time. But it really is the next logical step in the advancement of my own artistic skills. I've pushed myself to learn and improve, and now I'll have the opportunity to have an influence on the entire community. It feels so good to finally have this validation of my skills!!

Being a part of the Creative Team means that I will be hosting chats and challenges as well as creating layouts for the Guild's wonderful designers. Beginning right away, the Digital Image Pro chat that I've been hosting at DigitalScrapbookPlace will move to the Guild. I am truly grateful to DSP for being the supportive and nurturing place where I was able to learn so much about digital scrapbooking, but I really feel that I've grown to a point where I need to be able to spread my wings a bit more. The Guild is giving me the opportunity to do just that.

If you are here because you have been a part of my DIP chats, I do hope you'll come to the Guild and join us. If not, I understand, but I would encourage every one of you to at least come check out the site. I think you'll find so much opportunity for growth in your own skills. Please stop by and check us out.

I am so grateful to my wonderful friend, Debb for presenting me with this sensational opportunity! Debb, you are an angel, and whether you know it or not, you came to me at exactly the moment I needed you! Because of you, I have once again found my inspiration and I truly want to create again!

Until next time.

LaDonna