Elyse Harris
Well, hello, hello Paper Crafts readers! You’ve probably already noticed that my face looks new – that’s because I’m the new editorial intern here at the magazine. I’ve only been here for two months, but already I’ve learned so much.
My first task was to complete a technical writing assignment – writing supply lists and instructions for the projects you see in the magazine. My first thought was “Okay, this shouldn’t be too hard.” Boy was I wrong! After writing the first draft, I had to edit it over and over again. Every time I looked at it, there were several mistakes that I had missed the previous time! How did so much escape from me?! Especially since I’m an English/editing major! Well, all I have to say is now have a new-found respect for the writers here. It’s definitely much harder than it looks. Trust me.
Cataloguing projects for an upcoming issue gave me a chance to fully appreciate the projects our talented readers create.
For my next assignment, I had the wonderful opportunity of sorting cards. Truthfully, this has been my favorite task so far because not only did I get to open tons of packages (I mean, who doesn’t love opening packages?), but I also got to see all the gorgeous cards in them!
Okay, truth time. *Cringe* I’ve never actually made a card before. There, I said it! But you can breathe a sigh of relief because after writing all those supply lists and sorting cards for the next issue, I’ve come to the realization that I may have been missing out. Card making and paper crafting in general looks like so much fun! Plus, maybe it will impress some cute boy. 
Something you all should know about me is that I’m up to trying anything new. Trust me, I really do mean anything. (This past October I completed a triathlon. And have I mentioned that I am not athletic? I used to hate running.) Anyway, I’ve decided to buckle down and get started on my new hobby of paper crafting. I can’t promise that it’ll last forever, but if I could become half as amazing as some of our Paper Crafts Go-to Gals, like Betsy Veldman or Kim Kesti, then I’d be pretty happy with myself. Time to get to work!
Your Paper Crafts Intern,
Elyse Harris
P.S. I’ll be writing two more blog posts before my internship ends. Hopefully by then I’ll have a few projects to show off.
Hi, Elyse! I’m envious that you get to work so closely with such AMAZING talents, and I hope you’re having fun!
First-time paper crafter? Oh, you are in for a treat! With tips from the pros, you’ll BE a pro in no time! Those ladies will get you off to a great start! Have fun with it, and remember that there are NO mistakes in art.
Enjoy the term!
Hey Elyse! What a fun job~looking forward to seeing your “new venture” projects here soon. You definitely picked two great Go-To Gals for inspiration.
Congratulations and have a good time!
Nice to meet you Elyse – hope to see more of you before the end of your internship!
Welcome!! Great reading more about you and how funny about the tri-athalon and not being athletic!!! Way to go and do something out of your comfort zone!
We welcome you Elyse, to our blog, and to trying new things…even like making cards. Not as hard as your trianalon! I hope you enjoy the process and your internship. Thanks for sharing with us, and I look forward to getting to know more from you.
Nice to meet you Elyse. Can’t wait to see your projects. I bet you get hooked just like all the rest of us–LOL.
Hi Elyse…I doubt you could find a nicer group of people to spend your internship with. I hope that it will be a wonderful experience for you!
Hi Elyse!! So nice to “meet” you! Before you’re finished at Paper Crafts we will have won you over to the dark side! (insert evil laugh) Will we get to meet you when we come in April? So excited!
Betsy Veldman – Go-to Gal
It’s so nice to “meet” you, Elyse! I just know you will love card making. Hope to see something new from you soon!
What a great place to learn the ropes. Looking forward to your next post and a card or two. Enjoy the experience!
Welcome aboard! Can’t wait to get to know you more! Enjoy the opportunity while you have it & I hope it takes you to great places!
Welcome to the wonderful world of paper crafting Elyse. What a great opportunity for you. So fun that you get to sort through the cards. I never met a card I didn’t like!
Welcome!
I used to hate running too, but now enjoy. don’t know if I could to a triathlon though! CONGRATS TO YOU! Looking forward to seeing some of your creations
Welcome to the papercrafting world! I hope you do enjoy getting a little bit crafty yourself, but don’t count on it impressing any cute boys! Your smile ought to do the trick for that one!
Elyse,
You may have been too overwhelmed to remember, but I had the pleasure of meeting you on your first day. (I chatted with you about Cosmo Cricket’s new lines) Sounds like we’ve got a future addict in the works. Let me know if you need more Cosmo goodies. I enjoy being the enabler!
Aww- thanks for the sweet compliment, Elyse (love your name)! I hope we get to meet in April! We’ll draw you over to the dark side! Hee.
Kimmers
I’ve never thought of the work involved in getting the magazine out! I just wish that it were published every month (how funny, I just made a typing mistake–I forgot the l in published, and had to fix it). I agree about opening packages, AND looking at the cute cards. Enjoy your stay…
Welcome to the wonderful world of card/paper crafting. Good Luck.
Hey there, New Girl! Welcome. How lucky you are to have such a fun job. Color me green with envy! I look forward to seeing what paper crafting creations you come up with. Careful, though — it’s addicting!
Welcome Elyse! Sounds like you have the perfect internship at PC! Make sure you share that first project…we all want to see!
Welcome Elyse, it is so nice to meet you! Just remember when you get into papercrafts…”Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep”. I have only been making cards for a little over a year now. When I look back at some of the first ones I made, I really have a good laugh! But I wasn’t afraid to try. Pretty soon you will be like the rest of us…addicted!
Elyse, I am really looking forward to seeing your first handmade card! Think first before you send it to someone, though, because then they will be hooked on getting handmade cards from you! And then you will be hooked…line and sinker!
Welcome Elyse! Can’t wait to see your first card!
Hi there! Nice to meet you! You are not athletic, but you did a triathalon? WHAT? WOW! Definitely jump into card making! You’ll love it!!
Hi Elyse!
Sounds like you are going to have a terrific time there! It’s amazing how paper crafting can get your creative side flowing! Hope you enjoy yourself and I look forward to your next post!
Congrats on your internship–it’s a great mag! I’m an English major too and am wishing you lots of success–with the job and the cardmaking. It, too, I’ve found, is harder than it looks! But it’s so darn fun learning!
Welcome Elyse to Papercrafts. I’m sure you will learn so much more during your internship and will probably become an addicted paper crafter. It is hard to resist it.
Look forward to seeing some of your cards before you leave your internship.