Published world

Having just read Nic Howards blog, I was surprised to see very well known published scrappers had the same feelings as myself. She is so incredibly talented I cannot believe anyone could think otherwise, even if its not quite your style, you would have to see how good it is anyway.

I've only just begun the whirlwind of published life and I have already been doubting myself and wishing in a way I had left myself in the background. I do truly enjoy the challenge of it all though and I love what I produce, knowing it is going off to a magazine makes me pay that extra special attention to it, I put in loads of time and effort and take extra care. As I'm sure everyone does. Then I worry people are going to judge me harshly, not like what I have done and even say nasty things. This is a fantastic opportunity, exciting and rewarding but it can be hard to. My wish is for people to be a little more thoughtful. We don't do this to make ourselves look better than anyone else, we do it because we love it and want to share with others. This year we were picked to be Masters or Elite Team or to win Awards for Excellence or be on Design Teams or whatever but next year it will be someone else's turn. It may even be yours. So be kind in your words and gracious in your actions because it may be you next, putting yourself out there for all to see. Don't judge us, we will only be here for a short time, just enjoy what we have to offer.

After all that, I would like to thank all my friends who know me and know how hard this can be, who love me for me and have supported me throughout. It truly is you that keeps me going.