Holly Anderson
Hello, all you creative minds out there!
I am thrilled to be the new intern at Paper Crafts. First, I want to say that I have been totally blown away by the brilliance of you paper crafters. My first day, I worked on returns—the cards and other projects that were featured in the magazine and needed to be sent back. I was introduced to some of the designers via their cards, boxes, and gift tags. I felt motivated by the glorious projects in my hands, thinking that I could take inspiration from each idea to make something of my own.
Needless to say, I now regret leaving my boxes of crafting supplies in my home state: the illustrious Texas. Don’t mess.
I confess, in the last four years I have seen quite a dearth of handmade cards. It’s hard to collect and store crafting supplies when you need to be able to fit all your things in a car because you seem to move as often as women crave chocolate. It’s also hard to justify piecing together paper scraps with glue when you have a grammar or phonetics test looming over your head. I did find time, however, to host a girls-only Valentine card making party!
Now that I’m done with school, I will have the opportunity to dive back into crafting and reacquaint myself with my heat embossing gun.
But back to those returns I was talking about. Looking at your projects, I was somewhat ashamed to ever have considered myself a paper crafter, but I do enjoy paper, stamps, ribbon, buttons, and fabric even if I am an amateur. In the crafting shoebox I actually did bring with me, I can find a couple cards I made a few years ago. Sure, they may be embarrassing, but I take comfort in the phrase, “It’s the thought that counts” because it really is.
To me, one of the best things about paper crafting and card making is the ability to share your creations with others and tell them, “I made it myself!” Somehow, that makes it all more meaningful—like a child proudly giving his mother a macaroni picture frame for Mother’s Day. It’s precious because it was made with love.
Thanks for tuning in! I can’t wait to see even more of your paper crafted goodness!
Holly
Welcome and enjoy the ride!
Welcome.. Sounds like you are perfect for the job… Good luck
Best of luck to you! I think everyone looks back on their old projects and thinks they’re kind of funny, but I’m sure you’re not giving yourself the credit you should
Regardless, you’ve got the best job if you’re into crafting like the rest of us! Looking forward to future posts!
I totally agree, Holly! Can’t wait to hear more from you, and hope you have a wonderful time!
Welcome, Holly!
Welcome, Holly! Yay for representing Texas there.
Looking forward to hearing more from you. 
Welcome, Holly!!
Welcome aboard Holly! You’ll love the world of PC! Can’t wait to get to know you!
Best wishes and congratulations on having a place to work with one of the best paper crafting teams ever! What a great career you have ahead of you!
Welcome Holly! Looking forward to getting to know you better:)
Hi Holly! I’m looking forward to your contributions and ideas! I know you’ll add something different and interesting to the current mix of designers.
Hi Holly! Congrats on your new gig, & finishing school!! Looking forward to your posts!
Welcome Holly…I wil bet the experience you will get at Paper Crafts wil ot only be fun, but inaluable as well..again A BIG WELCOME TO YOU… and looking forward to reading more of your blog postings.
So glad that there are others out there that craft like me. Welcome and congratulations on the new job!
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Hi, Holly, enjoy!
Great post, Holly! Welcome to Paper Crafts and enjoy your internship!!
Welcome, Holly! I hope you’ll share a card or two with us this year!
Hello Holly and Welcome! I am sure your cards are better then you think, we are always most critical of our own work. Can’t wait to hear more from you ..
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