Wisst Ihr…ich will es doch mal sagen – obwohl ich mir geschworen habe, nie rumzujammern was das anbetrifft. Man hat ja so seine Ziele und Wünsche auch beim Scrapbooken. Seit 2 1/2 Jahren habe ich diesen Blog, ich zeige Techniken und teile meine Ideen und ich teile sie gerne. Auch wenn ich manchmal traurig bin, dass andere meine Ideen verwenden und sie als eigene ausgeben. Und manchmal…nur manchmal…möchte ich auch einen Traum verwirklichen…in einem DT oder beim Geben eines schönen Workshops. Aber irgendwie… scheint es von mir nicht gefragt zu sein. Anderen scheint es zuzufliegen. Und alleine die Tatsache, daß ich echt mal was darüber schreibe, zeigt wie verletzt ich diesmal bin. Nun ja….
“You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else.” – Albert Einstein
(I guess I didn’t learn the rules good enough!)
You know I had sworn myself to never whine about this – but …Even I have my goals and dreams in Scrapbooking. I do have this blog for 2 1/2 years and I show techniques and share my ideas and I like to share them. Even though I’m sad that sometimes I see some people using them as their own. But sometimes…only sometimes I want to reach a goal or fullfill a dream…like being in a special Designteam or teaching at a really cool Workshop. But somehow…nobody wants me. Others are just joining one team after the other – it seems as if they are just getting it. And just the fact that I’m writing about this shows how hurt I am. Oh well…
Genug des Selbstmitleids ;-)
Enough Selfpitty ;-)
*Before*
This is a layout from a trip in 2002 to Kauai, Hawaii. On this day when we went surfing I did not put enough sun protection on my back – my words “I’m half Italian – I never had a sunburn – I’m fine”.
Well – a day later I had to go to the Hospital with my first and worst sunburn EVER! (guess my front is the half italian side ;-) )
Journaling reads: Before…I managed to get my very first and worst and had to go to the hospital.
Supplies: Acrlic Paints and Pigments, Tim Holtz Stamp, Hambly Screen Print Overlays, Collage Press Paper, Every dot and title tags, buttons, foam pads.
Susan
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Achja meine Mailaddy:
your_last_novelty(at)gmx.de
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Susan
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Hey,
wollte mal fragen woher du das gewebe für den ring hast?
Würde mich freuen wenn du mir per mail antowortest:)
PS: Ich mag deine Art von Kunst sehr!
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Nadine
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Schon gesehen? http://www.scrapscene.com/2008/03/some-new-scrapbooking-and-paper-crafting-tutorials.html
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Some New Scrapbooking and Paper Crafting Tutorials » ScrapScene
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[…] from Scrapbook-Trends, has a new video tutorial up on screenprinting on paper. Love the little deer! You can see our trends post on deer […]
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Gretchen
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NAT! You are SO CUTE in your video. I love your german accent. Heehee! This is such a supercool technique, I never realized that you could DO that by yourself. This rocks (and so do you!) ;)
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nathalie
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I just wanted to reply shortly to your comment on my blog:
“I just wanted to comment because I know you and Jeanette had talked at length about her inability to log into the video when it was still private for the submission.”
We did not talk in length about it. I had sent her my submission including my link to the video stating that since the video is private she would need to log in to her Youtube account – user scrapinstyletv – as this is the user I only invited to watch the video. As I could clearly see that JJ hadn’t logged in since she got my submission I sent her again an email asking her if she got the link and that she needs to log in. She replied that she got it and that she will watch my video.
She sent me the rejection email stating she had never seen my video, I told her I’m disappointed, she told me shortly that she had so many projects that she couldn’t figure it out further due to time issues. I left it like this.
“I know you sent her all the pictures and instructions since the link to the video was not working during that time, so I just wanted to check and see if perhaps there was a miscommunication between the two of you!”
I don’t think there was a miscommunication.
“There was definitely interest in your project, which is why she had asked for the stillshots since she couldn’t view the video! So while the video wasn’t watched due to the link not working, the technique was definitely duly noted!”
She did not ask for stillshots – you must have gotten the wrong information . I had sent a pdf. file along which was just meant as a short tutorial. I have never complained that my technique itself wasn’t noticed – I only – and I think I have the right to do so – said how sad I am that my video wasn’t even watched, while about other videos there were comments right away on the private yahoo board. Regarding the time effort I think you can totally understand that this is sad.
“Unfortunately there were a lot of really amazing projects submitted and not all of them could be chosen. I hope that you can email her to clear up any misunderstanding!”
I’m pretty sure that all the projects were amazing- and again…I have never complained that I wasn’t chosen – of course I’m sad about this – but that is not my main issue. I don’t think I have to mail JJ – for me this is clear as mud – if she thinks there is a misunderstanding she is welcome to email me. But for me this is a closed case. I wasn’t good enough or not what she was looking for and that is something I have to leave with. I can still share my dissappointment that my video was not watched – regarding the fact that we were asked to go through several rounds and do a lot of effort.
I’m sure you just wanted to clearify this in a positive way.
Have a gorgeous day
Nat
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Kayla Aimee
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Hi Nat!
I just wanted to comment because I know you and Jeanette had talked at length about her inability to log into the video when it was still private for the submission. I know you sent her all the pictures and instructions since the link to the video was not working during that time, so I just wanted to check and see if perhaps there was a miscommunication between the two of you! There was definitely interest in your project, which is why she had asked for the stillshots since she couldn’t view the video! So while the video wasn’t watched due to the link not working, the technique was definitely duly noted! Unfortunately there were a lot of really amazing projects submitted and not all of them could be chosen. I hope that you can email her to clear up any misunderstanding!
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Birgit Koopsen
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Nat this is so amazing!! Such a cool technique! You ROCK girl!!
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milkcan
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Nat: You rock! And so does this video! I love the technique – so original – and I am going to have to try it for myself!
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melissa
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i really really love ur scrapbooking styles and techniques!!!! ur love for the art can be seen in every Layout… u are one very talented lady! God bless
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lydiajane
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you are so amazingly talented! Thanks so much for the tutorial! Great idea and technique and I LOVE that lo–it’s in my faves!! (You and your German accent are adorable!)
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Rach
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WOW!! I knew you would do a rocking project!! I love love love this + you are such a talented artist + I admire your work so much.
I feel so sad for you that this video wasn’t even watched. Rude infact!!
Just to let you know I had you noted down in my 5 picks!
hugs!!
ps lovin your accent :)
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anam
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girl – your work rocks. i love your unique style. remember 80% of DT work is plain advertising for a company and often more work than imagined. remember your work is amazing and you love. that is all that matters.
the other option is to start your own company to have your own DT ;)
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Scrappin Not Nappin
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You video is great! Love your layouts and your style! Thank you for sharing your talent!
In the 1980s ex-Dh was in the military, we were in Germany for 4 and a half short years. I still miss Germany!
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Liz
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you already know that I LOVE the LO and technique and that I think you are one of the most talented scrappers/artists out there. that the video, which was so much fun to make, wasn’t even watched…. well, I am at a loss for words.
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Lisa Dickinson
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Great page! i love it AND the technique video! Go YOu! :)
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Andrea
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I truly think it’s a shame they didn’t even watched it – just my opinion. Anyway – the Layout & the Screen Print Technique really ROCKS big time!!! And the video is fabulous – I know how much work & heart went into this – so that makes it double-fabulous!!! Hugzzz …
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Coco #3609
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Lov your layouts. they are very colorful and bright. I lov the way u use paints and you’ve inspired me to try it as well.
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christina
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This is a gorgeous layout. Love the idea of the screenprinting. And they didn’t even choose to watch it, at all??? That’s just idiocy at it’s finest. I’ve been looking through your blog, and all of your layouts are fabulous — love all of the different effects you use. Great work!
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Heather R
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i can’t believe she didn’t even watch it. that’s so bad. i would be very angry.
i’m sorry you went to all the trouble of making it, at least we can thank you for sharing with us.
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gretchen owens
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oh, nat…this is incredible….i hate that it didn’t get watched…but it is a wonderful technique & a beautiful layout!
it was a fun ride, while it lasted! :)
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Amadia
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I love the video, I love anything that uses acrylic paint!
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