Genuinely Jane Studios: DT Call here at GJS!!!!!

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Genuinely Jane Studios is searching for up to 6 new members for our Design Team. We are looking for enthusiastic, creative people who enjoy inspiring others with their passion. We are looking for a variety of styles but a passion for mini-books, altering and thinking out of the box is required!

Design Team submissions will be accepted from October 6^th to October 31^st midnight CST. Each DT member will be asked to sign a contract for their term. The DT term will run from November 5^th, 2009 to May 5^th, 2010.

Both US and International applications are welcome!

Current and former DT members, including Guest Designers are welcome to apply.

To apply, please submit the following to GJSDTCall@gmail.com:

1) 4 projects including at least one mini-book. Altered projects are encouraged, as well as home décor, cards, stamping and creative ways to use embellishments.

2) Name, address, phone number and email address.

3) The answers to the following questionnaire.

4) Links to your personal blog or website.

Our chosen DT members will sign and return the design team contract and provide a

short bio and head shot by November 5^th.

What we ask of our Rockin’ DT Members:

· Two to three projects each month with provided GJS products. (You may use any other products from any other manufacturer you wish to complete your project except when we are swapping with another company then specifics will be provided – but hey, it’s more free stuff for you!). Deadlines and assignments will be provided each month.

· DT members will be asked to share projects, techniques and/or step by step instructions for projects for our blog on a rotating basis.

· DT members are asked to participate regularly on the GJS Facebook fan page.

· Promote GJS on their blogs or other websites they frequent (where allowed), including, where permitted, the use of the GJS “blinkie”

· Participate in bi-monthly online chats with GJS leadership (they are tons of fun!)

Perks of GJS Genuinely Rockin’ DT Members:

· Two to three (or more!) free GJS products each month for you to work with! Projects will be mailed bi-monthly so you will have plenty of time to work on your creations!

· DT members will receive a significant discount on personal purchases and those used for teaching classes, if applicable. (Specifics included in DT contract).

· Your bio, photo and project gallery will be featured on the GJS website and blog

· We encourage our designers to submit work done with GJS products for publication and thank you by offering a submission bonus upon publication.

.Questionnaire:

1. How long have you been papercrafting?

2. What is the main subject of your projects? (kids, pets, inanimate objects, etc.)

3 Are you comfortable stepping out of the box and trying new things? And do you feel comfortable sharing these ideas with other members by posting pictures and details on new techniques you tried?

4 Why do you feel you should be chosen to be a part of the Genuinely Jane Studios Design Team?

5 How would you promote GJS products in your sphere of influence?

6 Have you worked with wood for crafting before? What are your favorite techniques for working with wood?

7 What else should we know about you the crafter or you the person?