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We are seeking New Editors – Applications Close Soon

December 27, 2012 by Shellie Wilson

Well one year is ending and a new one is about to begin and we have an exciting opportunity for one/or maybe more craft enthusiasts. To start off the year, we are seeking a new Jewelry Making editor, a Party blogger and if the right person comes along maybe some other new (top secret) blog topic ideas.

Do you Love to Gossip?

Do you Love spending hours reading, scouring and reviewing craft stuff?

Do you have a passion for either Jewelry making or Party planning?

Can you dedicate around 10 hours or more per week to sourcing all the latest trends, products and gossip for your blog?

Are you familiar with blogging specifically WordPress?

Applications should include information about your love for Jewelry or Party planning along with information about your blogging history, including any links to existing blogs.  You should include in your application information about your family, your age, your location, your other hobbies and where you currently work? (We are looking for someone to fit into our team and want to know as much about your personality as possible).

Applications can be sent to [email protected].  Please make it clear which editor position you are after (Jewelry making or Party Planning) or if you think of another blog topic feel free to apply for that as we are tossing ideas around here and thinking up some secret blog business.

Applications close January 10th. This is a paid position.

But wait there is more!

Do you already have a craft blog? Do you want us to link to your craft blog for free? We are seeking submissions on our sister site Craftbits.com where you can share your step by step tutorials via the “My Crafts” page in exchange for links back to your blog.  All you have to do is enter the full tutorial into the form and add a link back to your site. It’s that easy.

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Comments

  1. Caz Turner says

    December 28, 2012 at 4:05 am

    Hi there

    This looks super exciting…is this position open to those not residing in the US?

    Thanks, Caz

  2. Red Carousel Lion says

    December 28, 2012 at 7:24 am

    quick question – is this a paid position?

  3. Abbey says

    December 28, 2012 at 6:47 pm

    I second red carousel lion’s question, is this a paid or volunteer position?

  4. Shellie says

    December 29, 2012 at 2:11 am

    Yes this is a paid position it is noted just after the “applications close line”

    If you are right for the Job we are open to anyone anywhere, so Yes you do not need to be in the US.

    regards
    Shellie

  5. Shellie says

    December 29, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    We have been getting some exciting applications, too many to reply to everyone just yet as I am still reading through them. Please hold tight and I will make sure I contact each and everyone of you.

    Please keep your applications coming!

    regards
    Shellie

  6. Julie Sharp says

    January 3, 2013 at 12:05 am

    Hi there. I’m a blogger/mommy of a 3 year old self-professed princess and 5 year old (very humble) boy/obsessed party planner. I have a shop on Etsy where I sell digital printables and printed party supplies…everything from water bottle labels and invitations to lottery/scratcher tickets. I began my shop on Etsy about a year ago when my crazy stay-at-home mommy friends began to inundate me with requests for their parties. It occurred to me that I may be able to support my habit by offering my creations to others. I have a second website at http://www.sonkissedcreations.net, however, I’m still in the process of adding my products.

    My babies and surfer hubby keep me quite busy so I found it easier to stick with digital products, however, I have been trying my hand at other craft projects. I’m currently working on a Cinderella party for the little diva and a Monopoly themed party for my bubba (PJ), which I’m suuuuper excited about!

    I love Pinterest, Etsy, cross-stitching, writing poetry, and long walks on the beach at sunset. I’m a huge fan of the San Diego Chargers, though they continue to break my heart on an annual basis. I spend quality time updating my demon-possessed cat’s Facebook page on a regular basis and I’m actually convinced he leads a more exciting social life than I do. He’s had a total of 6 names in his short life, but we currently refer to him as P.Kitty, which he chose himself when he opted for a new image.

    I’m just a girl with a hobby (or ten) trying to eek out a living and stay home with my little darlings as long as possible.

    My best quality, you ask? My sarcasm and quick wit. I love to think and speak out-of-the-box. Check out my personal blog…www.frvrchanged.blogspot.com. I’ve been published in 2 books (Chicken Soup for the Soul, New Moms edition and Cup of Comfort for Mothers). My writings are mostly faith-based, but I intend to begin posting about my party obsession in the near future and I can be quite funny after a glass or two of vino! THIS would be a faaaabulous opportunity. Thanks for your consideration.

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