We are all so similar and yet so different, so close and yet so distant, so open and yet so hidden. Let me illustrate my point in three real women's stories. In a new blog post today, Melody Ross, CEO of Chatterbox Inc., talked about Success and Goals that matter. Her illustration was a neglected guitar that she's been trying to learn to play for 8 years. Well, off and on for 8 years. So here's … [Read more...]

GOOD = bare minimum requirements... Adequate space and lighting Adequate time (at least five hours) Adequate equipment (die cut machines, punches, stamps, etc.) BETTER = all of the above plus... Reasonable cropping fee Well-organized and maintained scrap space and equipment Helpful hostess or sales person Plenty of time to get settled and make progress on albums (6 - 12 hours) No cliques BEST = … [Read more...]