Renae Curtz
Have you ever had the sensation of picking up an object and knowing you’d just found something that you were destined for?
Sounds cheesy, I know. But that is seriously how I felt the first time I stamped something! I didn’t know how, but at that moment I knew that creating and inspiring others to create was what I was meant to do.
I recall putting all of my extra time into learning new techniques, the proper balance of color and composition – I’d stay up until the wee hours of the night playing while my children were sleeping. And then the most wonderful thing happened! The rubber stamp company that I worked for gave me a position in their creative department! There I was, doing exactly what I was meant to do!
Having worked in the industry, I have been a long-time contributor to Paper Crafts and I love what the magazine has done for so many individuals, like me, who are passionate about their art. And let’s not forget the amazing ideas for all those who prefer to CASE rather than create from scratch.
I’m so thrilled that I can now contribute to this fabulous publication as an editor! What an amazing opportunity to share my passion with all of you! Speaking of sharing, here’s two cards I made recently. I hope you like them!
Off to create!
Renae
P.S. If stamping is your first love, why not enter our 2011 Stamping Royalty Card Contest? Simply submit a stamped card in one of these five categories: Birthday, Christmas/Season’s Greetings, Hello/Thinking of You, Love or Thank You. We’ll pick 15 winners to take home an AMAZING prize package (worth over $450!) and be published in our November/December 2011 issue!
Winners will be royally honored with this prize package containing the latest stamping products!
I love your cards.
Good luck to every one who participates in the contest, I’m looking forward to the cards that will win.
Eveline.
I feel the same way about stamping! Great to hear your story!
What a great story, and what we all aspire to get to do! Love your cards, too!
Great cards…now I have two more to use for inspiration!! TFS!!
GREAT cards! You’ve just described my fantasy, having a stamp company or mag ask me to come work for them. While I am working on making that happen like you did, I am going to try for that Stamping Royalty! Thanks!
cool cards and great prize@
Beautiful, just beautiful Renae.
Renae,
I love these so much! I really missed being inspired by your creativity and now I get to see all your creations again on a regular basis! yay!
-Emily
Yeah I love it. I still do making the cards…I am a deaf woman. My hearing husband did not mind about Stamp Up shop..he he.
Swoon! Look at that prize package…I nearly fainted! I feel the same way about stamps you do…what a dream job. Thanks for posting your awesome cards and the contest. I’ll be entering for SURE!
Love those cards! They are just so HAPPY! Looking forward to hearing more from you!
What a fun, interesting journey you’ve had! And how fortunate to be able to do what you love. Thanks for sharing your story.
Enjoyed your story, and love your cards! I, too, was hooked on stamping after one try. Dooling over that prize package. So… off to my crafting table.
Thanks for sharing your wonderful story, it is a blessing to be able to work in the field you love! And your cards are beautiful, I sure do LIKE them!
Renae — Could you clarify for the contest whether one needs to submit a card for each category as I read in one contest description (To enter, create a stamped card in the following five categories: Birthday, Christmas/Season’s Greetings, Hello/Thinking of You, Love and Thank You) or as you’ve stated (Simply submit a stamped card in one of these five categories: Birthday, Christmas/Season’s Greetings, Hello/Thinking of You, Love or Thank You). Thanks so much–and so glad your creativity is coming to the forefront now that you’ve been “discovered.”
Maryann, feel free to submit as many cards to as many categories as you want. If you read through the contest description is says, “Multiple entries in one category are permitted. We will award three (3) winning cards per category. You can win in more than one category, but will receive only one prize package.”
Hope that clears up any confusion!
Good luck!
The Paper Crafts team
I just love that MME paper–I just submitted a card using that! LOVE IT:) Super cute idea to use gems in the circles! As for me…I knew as soon as I had anything crafty in my hands that that is what I wanted to do:) LOVE IT!
Wow, what a resume! To work for a stamp company and work for an awesome paper crafting magazine. Lucky gal!!!!
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Best of luck in your new career!!!!
Love your cards, they are so fresh and clean!
Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com
Renea that is one great way to grow in the business. Congrats to you for all your success!
And what an awesome contest! Good luck everyone!
Beautiful cards Renae! I too fell for stamping in a big way. Seemed a bit like magic! It is great to get to know you better!
I really like the Friend’s card.
I will see what I can come up with this weekend. Good luck ladies.