TheDailyScrapper:
How did you find out about digital scrapbooking?
sternrakete:
I married 3 years ago and I was searching for ideas to create some wedding invitations. So, I found some websites about digi-scrapping. A few days later, I went to a shopping center, bought PSE 3 and started.

TheDailyScrapper:
Is scrapbooking well known in your country?
sternrakete:
No, it isn´t well known here in Germany.  I know that some Mum’s decorate her children’s photo albums or make a calendar, but not really scrapbooking.  When I tell someone that my hobby is digital scrapbooking, I ALWAYS have to explain what it is and how I do that.

TheDailyScrapper:
How did you find out that you could create your layouts with designers' products for free? What do you think about it? Who was your first designer?
sternrakete:
I heard about creative teams for the first time in a German scrapbook forum. Before that, I thought before that CT members were designers.  I couldn’t believe that so many fantastic designers give out their stuff for free [in exchange for design samples and gallery advertising]. So, I polished my English and started to read the

creative team member calls at DigiShopTalk daily and sent many applications. My first CT (creative team) was for Scrapbooks Gone Digital in August 2006. I was so proud and had a Lot of fun!!

TheDailyScrapper:
How does it feel when a designer entrusts her products for you to promote?
sternrakete:
It´s a honor to work for some so talented designers! In the past I sometimes couldn´t believe that the designer wants me! And I`m always so excited when new stuff is coming out and sometimes I don´t know with which one to start first.

TheDailyScrapper:
What do you think makes a good creative team member?
sternrakete:
I think a good CTM (creative team member) always try to create the best layout. I mostly try to use most of the elements of a kit, so all the other scrapper can see what great things are included. I always have to be satisfied with my layout. I could never make a layout only for fulfill the requirements.

Playing the Praise-Game [at DigiShopTalk] is very important too, because some more people take a look at my layout.  And, I do some promotions in ISO (in search of) threads or in other ways of advertising.

TheDailyScrapper:
How do you decide which designer you would like to work with?
sternrakete:
I must love her stuff! I browse to the store and look at her designs. I search for some layout’s with her stuff and figure out if it fits with my style.  And, I always read the requirements before I apply and decide if it is manageable for me.

TheDailyScrapper:
You may have heard of some designers complaining about their creative team members not performing up to par with the agreement set upon them. What is your opinion?
sternrakete:
Oh yes, really? I always hear that the designers are so happy with their CTMs (creative team members). I always try to do a good job. And, my opinion is, when I cannot fulfill the requirements anymore, I have to change something. Maybe talk to the designers (who are always so appreciative and kind) or leave a CT.   I think, that the designers who are not satisfied with her CTM’s could talk to them too.

TheDailyScrapper:
Would you consider working for a new designer?
sternrakete:
Yes, why not?  GiselaB was quite new when I started to work for her and at The Digi Chick.  We often have the chance to work with new fantastic designers.

TheDailyScrapper:
How do you keep the balance if you need to meet all the requirements by your designers?
sternrakete:
Sometimes when a few of my designers release new stuff, it’s a bit difficult to choose  which kit to start with first.  But normally, I make layouts in turn. And, I try to make a layout every day.

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