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Post by lisacharlotte on Jul 21, 2020 20:26:16 GMT
If I were to hazard a guess, the majority of DT members do it for the validation and/or ego, not the free product. The whole concept of giving that much free work/advertising to a company for no monetary compensation isn’t the norm. Being selected tells you your abilities in this hobby are so unique and above the regular scrapper and that is very seductive. There are those who use it as a stepping stone to start a business, but I still think the majority it’s about the recognition.
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Post by pelirroja on Jul 23, 2020 11:26:13 GMT
Back in the late 1990's, Creating Keepsakes scrapper contest had an ad encouraging entries. The message basically said winning would "make your friends jealous", I switched over to Scrapbooks Etc magazine after that. Huge ick factor. Not scrapping for posterity but scrapping to one-up your friends? Who does that?
It seems like DT members are asked to give up a lot of their personal time and energy to maintain a social media presence and produce lots of content. Totally not worth it to me but I'm glad they're willing to provide ideas and inspo even if they are only paid in glitter. The paper I prefer to be paid with is green and has pictures of dead presidents on it: real money.
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Post by 950nancy on Jul 23, 2020 19:16:24 GMT
If I were to hazard a guess, the majority of DT members do it for the validation and/or ego, not the free product. The whole concept of giving that much free work/advertising to a company for no monetary compensation isn’t the norm. Being selected tells you your abilities in this hobby are so unique and above the regular scrapper and that is very seductive. There are those who use it as a stepping stone to start a business, but I still think the majority it’s about the recognition. It seems like you are a volunteer with a lot of expectations. Anytime I have to do something, it takes the fun out of it. |
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Post by mom on Jul 23, 2020 19:49:05 GMT
What?! And I'm assuming it wasn't such a good discount that you were even getting things at cost. No way. Good grief. Free DT product, free shipping obvs, AND a store discount could be described as generous compensation perhaps. Wow. I kind of want to know which store that was and who agreed to that terrible deal. Assuming the store marks up the standard 50%, no, it define wasn't enough of a discount to bring down to their cost. Unfortunately, they seem to have gathered a full team with no issues. Even quite a few names I recognized. Im pretty sure I know what team this is. LOL If it is who I am thinking of, then I think the idea was 'you're buying the stuff anyway, so how about a discount for everything you get'. |
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Post by mom on Jul 23, 2020 19:53:30 GMT
If I were to hazard a guess, the majority of DT members do it for the validation and/or ego, not the free product. The whole concept of giving that much free work/advertising to a company for no monetary compensation isn’t the norm. Being selected tells you your abilities in this hobby are so unique and above the regular scrapper and that is very seductive. There are those who use it as a stepping stone to start a business, but I still think the majority it’s about the recognition. BINGO. I have been on a dozen or more teams over the years. Published a bunch as well. And it is very validating. 'Ohhh, people like what I am doing. Let me do more'. Its a wicked circle. The more you do, the more people clap and care to see your work. I jumped off the DT train about 6 years ago (heck, maybe longer now. I should look). But it came to point that it became soul sucking. Creating on demand is no fun. The head pats were great but they come at a high cost for most. |
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Post by kraft4fun on Jul 23, 2020 21:54:43 GMT
I LOVE being on design teams. I have been on many since 2015, some fit great, some not so great. One promised $ at the end of the term IF you met all expectations, well the expectations were OUT THERE, and even the coordinator didn't receive that check. That being said, I do it because I can, I want to bring inspiration out there, and if people like my projects enough to inspire them great, if not... that's fine too.
As far as getting paid, I am paid in product, meaning I don't have to buy the stamps, dies, paper, inks... works great gives me money for the things I do want to buy.
Only hard part is when you have to create with something you are not into. For a long time I was not into flowers... well I have figured it out, and now love them. I just have to do them my way.
Maremis had a lot going on, and a new baby along with her young daughter... I can understand being overwhelmed. It is just my husband and I, and he loves my work so is very supportive. I still take time out for us, but most of the time here is where I am... my craft room working on projects or scrolling fb/2peas.
DT's aren't for everyone, but some they are.
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