A Huge part of what I do is submit projects to publications in hopes that they will be published. This really helps the companies I work with showcase their cool products and from a consumers perspective I LOVE when I am enabled! It takes a really patient person to be an editor and I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know those editors that I've gotten to work with.
A Little bit about the submission process and Lisa Johnson. There are some SUPER talented people that will create a few cards and submit them and get them all picked up for publication. “I” am not one of those ladies. I typically, and this is on a good day, have about 5% of my projects accepted. So really, what you see in the pages is just the tip of the iceberg of what I've created.
I am SO grateful for them and all they do! So, a few of the publications that I have been lucky enough to work with “flipped” at the chance to join in on the Par-TAY!
Scrapbook Trends branched out with several special idea books as well as two additional subscription idea books. Paper Trends and Cards. I have had a sprinkling of projects feature in these incredibly photographed books. Their so fun to work with and we always get this HUGE goodie box from them when our projects are returned so that we are up to date on the newest product! It's like Christmas I tell ya! The big winner today wins 4, yes 4 idea books from them. The newest issue of Cards, Paper Trends, Scrapbook trends and the TrendSetters book! Jessica (jessrose21), Come on down! Your the next contestant on the “Paige is Right”! Heehee!
Take ten is a Stamper's delight filled with many of our favorite artists! I love working with them on little mini articles! I was lucky enough to meet Jami and here Husband at CHA! It was so cute, they both sat down and did a make and take at the Marvy Uchida booth with me! She is a DOLL and her DH was actually a pretty good crafter! Good choice Jami, the man can craft and play sports! Whoohooo! Jami graciously sent the newest copy of Take Ten for this lucky winner! pyng!!!
DRG publishing is filled with warm people! It really shows in their publications too. Tanya, the editor of CardMaker, is a total DOLL! She is itty bitty in size but packed full of fun and kindness. I had a blast meeting She and her assistant Editor, Sue, at CHA. They are so down to earth and I can't wait for the next time I get to visit with them. Paper Works is another DRG publication and they have a new Editor on board that I am enjoying getting to know... really Fab ladies! I have a Copy of Card Maker AND PaperWorks for Jodie - jodie-marie@*****!!!
Last but never least is Paper Crafts. When I say that they Ladies at Paper Crafts have fun, that would be an understatement! These ladies are a hoot to say the least. They hold a special place in my heart because they were the first to publish my work. Little did I realize at the time that they were the hardest to get into, but trust me, I have since discovered it. ;) They also have my All time favorite stamper as one of their Paper Crafts Pro's, Nichole Heady! They were wise to choose such an amazing artist to represent their magazine! It's through Paper Craft that I was able to meet Nichole face to face! I have the Newest special issue to give away, BABY CREATIONS! Annie - scrapbookpapers@**** this issue is for you!
Well my Friends, Tomorrow is the Grand Finale! I have something HUGE up my sleeve for you! I appreciate the congratulations that you keep leaving for the other winners, I love sharing and am glad we are all sharing in their joy too! SO, Keep up the Congratulations and post them here for todays winners and you will be entered in to the grand FINALE!. And rest those voices up Ladies and gents.....tomorrow is gonna be a whoop fest for sure! I mean, a not yet released PAPERTREYink stamp set! OH Yeah BABY....now that's what I'm talkin' about!
ETA: I want to give my email subscribers a chance to enter and unfortunately Feedblitz didn't catch my post in time for their nightly email. So with that in mind I decided to draw the winner tomorrow. Good luck all!
Another ETA: Today, March 29th, is the day! Stay Tuned!
Oh man, the suspense is killing me here! i love hearing all your info on getting published, as that's what i aspire to do (when i grow up)! congrats again to all the winners so far. these prizes just keep getting better and better!! i can't wait to see what's up for tomorrow's fun!! thanks, lisa!
Posted by: Susan Liles (susiestampalot) | March 27, 2007 at 09:50 PM
Way to go everyone! Those looked like great prizes and some great magazines as well. Can't wait for the grand finale. This has been FUN! Ida
Posted by: ipkstampshappy | March 27, 2007 at 10:01 PM
Lots of congrats to the ladies and to you Lisa, for getting so many great projects into the publications!! You have a wonderful place for stampers whether there is blog candy or not, you know there are a ton of people who come here for inspiration!! :)
Posted by: Elaine | March 27, 2007 at 10:01 PM
This has been so fun. Lisa! I will be sad when it's over, because your posts about the products, companies and goodies have been so fun!
Posted by: Michelle | March 27, 2007 at 10:21 PM
Congratulations to the lucky winners...I hope these give publications give you lots of inspiration! I'm looking so forward to tomorrow. THANK you LISA!!
Posted by: Yvette P. | March 27, 2007 at 10:24 PM
WOW!!!! What fun!! Congratulations to all of today's winners!! Looking forward to tomorrow!
Posted by: Gretchen | March 27, 2007 at 10:31 PM
This is so wonderful, I love your blog and all the info you are sharing with us. Congrats to all the winners!!! Enjoy all your goodies!
Posted by: Angie Kelley | March 27, 2007 at 10:39 PM
Wow, these are incredible give-aways!! Congrats to the lucky winners! :o)
Posted by: Wendy Sue | March 27, 2007 at 10:43 PM
Congratulations to all you lucky ladies! I can't wait to see what's in store for tomorrow! Thanks, Lisa.
Posted by: marcie | March 27, 2007 at 11:08 PM
Yummy prizes! Can't wait to see the next one! Congrats to all the winners!
Posted by: Clara | March 27, 2007 at 11:14 PM
Wow this site is lots of fun....congratulations.
Congratulations to all the very lucky winners.
I submitted my work for the very first time last year, here in Australia and was very fortunate to be chosen to be published. I must say it is quite a buzz to see your name in print.
For those of you trying, well just keep on trying it is definately worth it.
Good luck.
Luv from Sandie in sunny Australia
Posted by: Sandie Downey | March 27, 2007 at 11:36 PM
Super gifts Lisa...congrats to the winners who can CASE, CASE, CASE! The Papertrey Ink unreleased set...drool!
Posted by: Allison | March 28, 2007 at 12:28 AM
thanks for the little insight to the companies, and that even YOU have never had all you submitted published(*gasp*) i find these little "articles" entertaining and insightful and thanks for sharing so many goodies with all of us! your generosity is overwhelming.
have a great afternoon and thanks!
jan
Posted by: janice | March 28, 2007 at 02:30 AM
Congrats lady! I can't believe how much fun this has been! Thanks Lisa for doing this!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | March 28, 2007 at 02:41 AM
Congratulations to all you lucky ladies! What a fantastic party Lisa.
I have enjoyed reading all about vendors that have so generously donated to the party.
Nettie
Posted by: Nettie | March 28, 2007 at 02:51 AM
Lisa what great give aways. Even though I didn't win it's fun anticipating the winner I love how you present it...your wording makes it so fun!!!! Congratulations again winners. You really are some lucky gals!!
Now tomorrow wow is it suspenseful. I guess that's what you are shooting for...Hope I can be a winner...
Posted by: Terry Molineux | March 28, 2007 at 02:52 AM
Very cool! I am sure everyone is in my boat and would LOVE a free unreleased set from PaperTrey! Thanks, Lisa. And other companies, too! :)
Posted by: Mandy Cheshire | March 28, 2007 at 03:46 AM
Lucky ladies! Congrats to the winners and have fun with your new books!
Posted by: Karen T | March 28, 2007 at 03:50 AM
WOW! Great prizes! Congrats ladies. Enjoy those books!
Posted by: lois lane | March 28, 2007 at 03:53 AM
Okay, so I LOVE Papertrey! So, my fingers are crossed! Congrats to all the winners! And THANK YOU for the big party! I'm having a great time!
Judy
Posted by: Judy Tuttle | March 28, 2007 at 03:57 AM
This party has absolutely rocked!! Congrats to all the winners!! Can't wait to see what tomorrow holds:-)
Posted by: Lauren Vincitorio | March 28, 2007 at 04:02 AM
Wow, All my favorite magazines! Congratulations ladies! What excitement you have generated with this giveaway, I can't wait to see what's coming next. Thanks for all your generousity.....
Posted by: Rita | March 28, 2007 at 04:04 AM
Congrats, congrats! Hope this time is my lucky time. ;)
Posted by: Nicole Seitler | March 28, 2007 at 04:11 AM
Well this has been a ton of fun!! Thanks to you Lisa and the companies involved for their amazing generosity!!
Posted by: Kimmie | March 28, 2007 at 04:13 AM
Wow! Awesome what great books.
Posted by: Cheryl K | March 28, 2007 at 04:13 AM
Oh, this is just SO much fun! Congrats to all you lucky women!! Leese, you sure know how to through a "party"!!!
Posted by: hb | March 28, 2007 at 04:13 AM
Congratulations to all you winners (I think that includes anyone who stamps)! And thank you so much for sharing all that you are and do, Lisa. What an inspiration you are to all of us regular stampers. Love your blog!
Posted by: Jayne Kroh | March 28, 2007 at 04:13 AM
Congrats ladies, lots of books and ideas! I'm s-o-o-o-o excited about the Grand Finale! My fingers are crossed!
Posted by: Denise | March 28, 2007 at 04:15 AM
Jessica, Annie, Pyng and Jodie!!!! Way to go and congratulations on being winners!!!
Lisa, I can't wait for tomorrow---PaperTrey, Wow!!! Trey is my son's name,so I am feeling lucky!
Posted by: Wendy Van de Bogart | March 28, 2007 at 04:21 AM
Lisa - This is so much fun reading your blog and joining in on the par-tay. Congratulations to all of the winners! They won some cool publications. PaperTrey..love it!
Posted by: Mary Mancuso | March 28, 2007 at 04:34 AM
Congrats ladies on winning some awesome prizes and thanks to Lisa for making it possible.
Posted by: doverdi | March 28, 2007 at 04:35 AM
Congrats ladies!!! Wow the excitement is building!!! Can't wait for the finale! Thanks, Tracy H.
Posted by: Tracy ] | March 28, 2007 at 04:37 AM
Another great prize that I hope these winners will use to create fab items! Congrats!
Posted by: Kristy Y | March 28, 2007 at 04:40 AM
wow - this is SO much fun, even though I'm not a winner yet! Just reading your blog is a treat, Lisa...you're quite an inspiration! thanks & congratulations, Ladies - enjoy your prizes!!
Posted by: Donna | March 28, 2007 at 04:40 AM
Congratulations to the winners... hundreds of pieces of inspiration in each publication! Looking forward to the Party Finale tomorrow!
Posted by: Laura N. | March 28, 2007 at 04:45 AM
More fabulous prizes! Congrats to the lucky winners! Thanks for sharing more about your story Lisa.
Kim K
Posted by: Kim K | March 28, 2007 at 04:59 AM
WOW! congrats everyone!!! what amazing pressies! can't wait to see what the FINALE is!!! good luck everyone!
Tina
Posted by: Tina | March 28, 2007 at 04:59 AM
Congrats to you ladies! Lisa you are so awesome to be doing this :)
Posted by: Keri Jackson | March 28, 2007 at 05:00 AM
Congrats ladies. Those publications serves as much inspirations. Hope you guys are inspired like I did. :)
Posted by: Patty | March 28, 2007 at 05:02 AM
Congrats to all the winners. Now you have lots of great ideas for papercrafting and card making so we hope to see what you make. Now after all this winning, it is my turn to win these coveted stamps. I would LOVE them. Thanks for the chance.
Cheryl
Posted by: Cheryl Sims | March 28, 2007 at 05:07 AM
Wow! Fun, fun, fun! Great insight on the magazines!
Posted by: snarflemarfle | March 28, 2007 at 05:11 AM
Congrats Ladies!
Super Duper Party Lisa!!
Posted by: Tami | March 28, 2007 at 05:14 AM
Congratulations to all! How great to get inspirational magazines that just help to feed our stamping addiction! Lisa - love your posts and links to great products and vendors. Keep writing, we all love to read your blog. And keep creating, we also love to see your stuff in print.
Posted by: Bettina | March 28, 2007 at 05:14 AM
WOW! Amazing gifts! And the people you work with sound wonderful and generous!!!
Posted by: Erika Martin - Stampin' Mama | March 28, 2007 at 05:14 AM
YEA for all of you girls - what great prizes! Hope I'm next....
Posted by: Jackie W. | March 28, 2007 at 05:17 AM
Congrats ladies! What great magazines...hours of inspiration! yah to all of you!!!! Lisa k
Posted by: Lisa K | March 28, 2007 at 05:23 AM
Congrats again to all the winners. Can't wait to see that new set!!
Posted by: Jennifer Weide | March 28, 2007 at 05:24 AM
Lots of congrats to all the winners so far! I would love to get published someday like you Lisa...guess I just have to start sending things in!! :-)
Posted by: Jana Weaver | March 28, 2007 at 05:24 AM
What a generous lady you are. Congratulations to the winners. I know you will get lots of inspiration with the great publications. Congrats also to you, Lisa, on your wonderful talent and generosity. Thanks for being such a gracious blog hostess.
Posted by: Tammy Q Howell | March 28, 2007 at 05:27 AM
WOW; love a big, big, big PAR-TEE!!! Love all you do; thanks for sharing your talent with us!
Posted by: Michele | March 28, 2007 at 05:28 AM
Lisa - Thanks so much for the deets on your submissions! You give me hope of someday being published - I just need the nerve to get the box in the mail!! Thanks for all the great prizes and congrats to the winners!!
Posted by: Tisha | March 28, 2007 at 05:31 AM
What cool prizes -- congrats to everyone!
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | March 28, 2007 at 05:32 AM
I love all those publications! Congratulations to all the winners.
Posted by: Kelly B | March 28, 2007 at 05:32 AM
Congrats to all the winners! Have fun looking thru the magazines!! Cookie :)
Posted by: Cookie | March 28, 2007 at 05:33 AM
OMG! I can't wait to see who wins the Papertrey set. Congratulations ladies!
Posted by: Erin Vandervelde | March 28, 2007 at 05:37 AM
Congrats to all the winners!! (Can I be just a little bit jealous?) I REALLY hate to see this party end! Lisa, thanks for hosting! Cheryl
Posted by: Cheryl | March 28, 2007 at 05:41 AM
Congrats to all you lucky winners - those books are a really great prize. Love reading your blog, and the tidbits you add are fabulous.
Posted by: Marilyn | March 28, 2007 at 05:44 AM
Congrats Ladies!!! I am getting all excitted!!! Thanks! Sue
Posted by: Sue Symens | March 28, 2007 at 05:44 AM
Congrats to all the lucky winners! I am still jealous of all of you!!
Posted by: Cheryl Kelly-Van Domelen | March 28, 2007 at 05:51 AM
I can't wait to see what is up your sleeve. Congratulation to the publications winners, what a wonderful win!
Claudia F.
Posted by: Claudia F. | March 28, 2007 at 05:51 AM
A big whoo hoo and congrats to the winners of all those fabulous mags and idea books! I can't wait to see the details of the latest release from PaperTrey Ink! I *heart* Nichole's stuff and I am sure this will be no exception!!!
Posted by: Teresa | March 28, 2007 at 05:55 AM
What cool prizes - congrats ladies!!!! I can't believe you only have about 5% of your creations published. I would have thought it to be much higher.
Posted by: Kenna | March 28, 2007 at 05:55 AM
Lisa--I love all the info you put in your blog...fun tidbits and stories about how you got into the design field and getting published. Congrats to all the ladies on winning these idea books....I love how inspiring it is to look through mags and see something in a new light. :)
Posted by: Megan B | March 28, 2007 at 06:02 AM
Congrats!!!...to the winners of these great magazines. Lisa, what awesome giveaways you are doing. I've got my fingers crossed for the next drawing....
Posted by: Susan C. | March 28, 2007 at 06:02 AM
You are an inspiration Lisa! Congrats on all of your success and congrats to all the lucky blog candy winners!!
Posted by: Stefanie (ssummerer) | March 28, 2007 at 06:03 AM
To all the winners...have fun browsing those publications! Thanks once more to the hostess with the mostess blog candy!
Posted by: Dawnmercedes | March 28, 2007 at 06:04 AM
This is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Congratulations to ALL you lucky ladies who won some serious blog candy. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'll be so lucky to win a prize.
Happy reading with your new books and magazines.
Chris
Posted by: Chris Hauck | March 28, 2007 at 06:04 AM
To all the winners...have fun browsing those publications! Thanks once more to the hostess with the mostess blog candy!
Posted by: Dawnmercedes | March 28, 2007 at 06:05 AM
Congratulations to all the lucky winners! Here's hoping that I'm one of the lucky winners for that Papertrey set.
Linda
Posted by: Linda (LSN on SCS) | March 28, 2007 at 06:07 AM
Congrats to all the winners. You will be sooo inspired by the works in those publications.
~Melissa
Posted by: Melissa | March 28, 2007 at 06:08 AM
WOW!!!Congratulations ladies!
Posted by: Anita | March 28, 2007 at 06:09 AM
what a cool prize:0) pick me!
Posted by: gretchen | March 28, 2007 at 06:11 AM
very cool! I am loving all they you ladies are doing with the PaperTreyink stuff!
Posted by: Emily | March 28, 2007 at 06:12 AM
What fun publications to win and HUGE thanks to Lisa for organizing this Crazy Giveaway! Phew...make a girl faint with all the cool stuff to win!!! :) Big hugs to you for all you do!
Posted by: Barb Dean | March 28, 2007 at 06:13 AM
Wow. Congratulations to all the winners! Thanks Lisa for such a fun give away!
Posted by: Janet S | March 28, 2007 at 06:19 AM
Congrats ladies!! I can't wait to see the papertrey set, Lisa:) You ARE going to show it to us, aren't you??
Posted by: Amy Hoogstad | March 28, 2007 at 06:20 AM
What a fun party! Congratulations to all the winners. Thanks for hosting, Lisa!
Posted by: ERINAAAA | March 28, 2007 at 06:20 AM
congrats to you lucky winners!! What an awesome and fun party Lisa. Your prizes really rock!! Have a wonderful day.
Posted by: Chris | March 28, 2007 at 06:21 AM
ooooh girls... you've got some reading to do! Congrats everybody!
Posted by: Dana Vitek | March 28, 2007 at 06:21 AM
Lisa, Thanks for all the information about what you do. I had no idea you submitted so much and actually got rejected. The nerve! LOL Congrats to all who have won so far! Smiles to you!
Posted by: Debbie Seyer | March 28, 2007 at 06:21 AM
Congrats ladies ... cool winnings! Oh the anticipation of tomorrow! :)
Posted by: mj | March 28, 2007 at 06:25 AM
Holy Cow! Congratulations to all the winners! I can't wait for tomorrow!! Stephanie
Posted by: Stephanie Stuhr | March 28, 2007 at 06:25 AM
WOW! Ladies yall have gotten some great stuff for FREE! Congrats! I can't wait until tomorrow!!!
Posted by: Julie Brooks | March 28, 2007 at 06:25 AM
Congratulations! Enjoy your fun new goodies. I'm sad that the party has to end.
Posted by: Amy M. | March 28, 2007 at 06:25 AM
Congrats to the winners! You are awesome Lisa!!
Posted by: Propecia | March 28, 2007 at 06:27 AM
Congratulations ladies! What wonderful books and magazines you all won!
Lisa, thank you for sharing your story. I haven't had anything I've sent in accepted, but you have given me the courage to keep trying.
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | March 28, 2007 at 06:27 AM
Congratulations all you lucky ladies! What a generous set of party gifts! Tomorrow will definitely be a blow-out holler!
Kel
Posted by: Kellie | March 28, 2007 at 06:31 AM
Congrats to the winners! This is such fun!
Posted by: Debby | March 28, 2007 at 06:37 AM
Congrats ladies!!! How neat are all those idea books... And how exciting is the Papertrey Ink giveaway!!! Thanks for a great party Lisa... I can't believe it's nearing the end!
:( ~Crystal M.
Posted by: Crystal Minkler | March 28, 2007 at 06:37 AM
Congrats again to all you lucky winners! What an amazing list of publications. The ideas will be rolling now ladies. Totally terrific par-tay Lisa. Thanks so much.
Ruth A.
Posted by: Ruth | March 28, 2007 at 06:38 AM
Congratulations to all the winners. It is so much fun to see all the wonderful gifts and to tune into all you have to say Lisa!
Shelley
Posted by: shelley davis | March 28, 2007 at 06:39 AM
You are giving so much stuff away! Congrats to all the winners.
Posted by: Laura Harris | March 28, 2007 at 06:40 AM
Wow~Congratulations winners! Lisa, this is great!
Laura
Posted by: Laura | March 28, 2007 at 06:41 AM
Oh what and awesome grand prize Lisa! I have been admiring these stamps for a long time and would love to win!!! lol....Congratulations to all the winners so far!! Have fun with your new toys!!
:)
Kim
Posted by: Kim | March 28, 2007 at 06:43 AM
Congrats all you winners -- what a fun party!
Posted by: Catherine Harwood | March 28, 2007 at 06:45 AM
Congrats all you winners -- what a fun party!
Posted by: Catherine Harwood | March 28, 2007 at 06:45 AM
Congrats to the lucky winners! Green with envy here!
Posted by: Jennifer Welter | March 28, 2007 at 06:46 AM
Congrats to the winners! Lisa, thanks for the fun celebration here and all the insider info as well...I am just blown away by your 5% comment!! Your projects always jump out at me in the mags and I would love to see more than 5% of your creations in there. ;)
Posted by: Tami | March 28, 2007 at 06:46 AM
You are all so lucky. I found the information you posted about how many creations you have to make and how many are published, to be really interesting. Wow--that says alot for perseverance.
Thanks for sharing.
Janet B
Posted by: Janet B | March 28, 2007 at 06:46 AM
Congrats to the prize winners!!!
Naturally I would love to be one of the winners, especially of the awesome PaperTrey stamps!
Posted by: Ilene B. | March 28, 2007 at 06:50 AM