I've read a few times about artists being surprised to find they've had something published...a magazine mysteriously appears in their mailbox. "How could something like that happen?" I'd wonder. And then it happened to me.
To explain, I knew I had submitted an article and pictures to Artful Blogging but expected it to be in the Spring 2009 issue. When I suddenly found myself in the Winter issue, I was completely surprised and happy. Happy that I now wouldn't have to obsess about "When does the Spring Issue get published?"...."When will it be mailed to me?"..."Where, oh where, is that flippin' mailman?"...you know, stuff like that.
So anyway, Jane's Apron is included in yet another beautiful issue of Artful Blogging. When the editor first contacted me, she told me to try to write an article that addressed "specific incidents" that showed how blogging fits into your life. I choose to write about the day I created this collage.
My blog turned 2 years old yesterday and this quote from the article best describes why I'm still at it...
One of my early posts was about the excitement of making something and the fun of running to show it to someone. It reminds me of the way I felt when I was a little kid and couldn't wait to show my mom what I made. I feel the same way each time I share a project, a recipe, or a really great thrift store find. Half the fun is in the sharing.
We are finishing up soccer season at our house and I will soon have lots of spare time for collages, train cases, sewing, and house projects...and looking forward to sharing them all.
Congratulations! The article looks lovely. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us for the past two years :)
Posted by: Colleen | November 03, 2008 at 10:13 AM
Congratulations! How wonderful and well deserved! It's great to see your lovely work in print!
Posted by: Ellie | November 03, 2008 at 11:00 AM
Yay for you Julie! You're just so stinkin awesome! I can't wait to check it out. Me and the hubs are goin on a date to Borders tonight and I'll beeline for your magazine!
Posted by: Jen @ The Cottage Nest | November 03, 2008 at 12:40 PM
What a fun surprise. I was so happy to see your article in the magazine when I received it. Congratulations!!! Lovely sentiments about blogging and life.
Kari
Posted by: ArtsyMama | November 03, 2008 at 12:58 PM
How wonderful, Julie! Congratulations! Would you have any idea where a girl could find that magazine? I don't live near any large bookstores, but maybe I'll get lucky and find it someplace else?
Posted by: HeidiAnn | November 03, 2008 at 01:08 PM
I can't wait to see your article! Thanks so much for sharing your special creativity with us for the past two years. Twyla
Posted by: two crazy crafters | November 03, 2008 at 02:02 PM
Congratulations! I will be sure to read the magazine. I am so inspired by your great creations. I have been collecting vintage patterns and sewing supplies for since highschool. It's so fun to see what you do with yours!
Posted by: Laurie | November 03, 2008 at 05:44 PM
Too fun! I can't wait to go check it out! Congrats!
Posted by: Jenny | November 03, 2008 at 08:05 PM
Oh! Awesome news! I cant wait to see the latest issue and read your article, congrats!~
Posted by: Heather | November 03, 2008 at 09:19 PM
oh, congrats, julie!
Posted by: crystal | November 03, 2008 at 10:29 PM