Call for New Design Team Members

It’s that time of the year again, to recruit new members of passionate crafters to join our 2015/2016 Creative Expressions' Design Team (CEDT). Currently our CEDT is split into two sections – Die Cutting and Stamping. You can apply for either of these groups – please specify which you would prefer, when applying.

Who are we looking for?

We want enthusiastic, versatile papercraft artists that love creating beautifully executed projects. Previous experience on a design team isn't necessary buta real passion for craft is essential.

To be eligible for the CEDT, we ask that you:-

  1. Have an active following on a blog &/or social media and post at least once a week.
  2. Can produce one Design Team (DT) project per week, posting it on your blog and any other social media you may be involved with (we will also post your designs directly to our social media channels on your behalf).
  3. Activity promote Creative Expressions on your blog, crafting forums and any other social media that you are involved with and link this back to our website where appropriate.
  4. Can produce one “Project Worksheet” per month to be featured in our regular newsletter to retailers (this can be one of your weekly DT projects). A template will be supplied.

What’s in it for you?

There are some fantastic perks and benefits to being a member of our Design Team - as a member, you will:-

  1. Be given acrafting starter kit – featuring a selection of our products to get you started, to be given at the start of your term.
  2. Be given free training on how to use the Creative Expressions & Cosmic Shimmer products (to be held in Kettering).
  3. Receive a set of Creative Expressions craft dies or rubber stamps every month (absolutely free), as well as a selection of other crafting goodies to work with to create your weekly projects.
  4. Receive a fantastic 25% discount on all products that Creative Expressions supply for the duration of your term (this discount applies only to RRP of products and is only applicable when ordering from Creative Expressions directly).
  5. Enjoy regular links to your blog through to the Creative Expressions website, blog and social media channels.
  6. Join in Creative Expressions Blog Hops, which are designed to showcase new products from CE, as well as boost your own follower figures.
  7. Receive a CEDT 2015/16 badge to display on your blog &/or website.
  8. Have your creations showcased on the Creative Expressions website, marketing materials and social media channels.
  9. Be given the opportunity to make samples for upcoming shows on Hochanda TV.
  10. Be joining a fantastic new innovative and exciting Design Team.

How do you enter?

To apply for this DT call, please email with the subject line “DT Entry: <Insert Your Name”.

Please ensure you include the following in your email:-

  1. Attach 3 X High Resolution pictures of projects that you have made which best demonstrate your style and skills.
  2. A short summary of why you would like to join the Creative Expressions Design Team.
  3. Any relevant experience you have.
  4. Plus, you need to include a photo of your DT Call Challenge Entry (see below for more details).

Applicants from the UK and Europe are all welcome.

The closing date for entries is Friday 16 October 2015 at 5pm GMT.

DT Call Challenge –‘EXPRESS YOURSELF’

Creating regular Inspirational Workshops will be a part of the CEDT members’ role. We would like you to take part in this mini challenge as part of the selection process. The theme for the DT Call Challenge is “EXPRESS YOURSELF”.

It’s really simple, all you need to do is download our ‘Inspirational Workshop Template’ and create a‘EXPRESS YOURSELF’ themed project (using any style of Papercraft that you like, as long as it features rubber stamping or die cutting and has a ‘EXPRESS YOURSELF’ theme). Have a look at our ‘Inspirational Workshops Template’by Tracy Heaton to serve as a guide. To complete the worksheet, you will need to create a step-by-step guide on how to make the project, along with photos of each step.

You don't have to use Creative Expressions products in your challenge entry, but being familiar with our products is a definite plus.

Closing Date – Friday 16 October 2015

We ask that all DT Call applications be sent to us by 5pm (GMT) on Friday 16 October 2015.

Entries will then be shortlisted and the successful candidates will then be chosen by our judges to go through to the next stage. Applicants may be required to post their projects directly to us at the final stages of selection (we will post them back to you).

Winners will be notified by email and then announcedon the Creative Expressions News Blog, website and Facebook page.

If you have any queries please feel free to

Good luck and we really look forward to seeing all of your fabulous creations!

Creative Expressions, Vernon Court, Henson Way, Telford Way Industrial Estate, Kettering, NN16 8PX.