Amazing Race *2nd Assignment*

Holy cow...this one took me forever!  The assignment was to make a mini album about why you wanted to be a Rusty Pickle chef.  You also needed to use the Mayflower line to do it.  Check out the assignment here and everybody else's album's here.

Here's mine:

Why I want to be a Pickle {chef}?

1.  For the Chipboard

Journaling reads:  Rusty Pickle has the best chipboard around…I love it!

2.  For the awesome Trim

Journaling reads:  Love love love Rusty Pickle’s trims and fabric strips!  I collect them! 

3.  For all the rest of the Fabulous Products

Stamps, Albums, Papers, Buttons, Bling, Folders, Tags, Stickers, Alphabets, Rub-On’s, Kits, Books, Clothing, Trunks.

4.  Because of the Name

Journaling reads:  When I told my husband that there was a design team call out for a company named Rusty Pickle…he laughed and said “well that’s the one for you!”  It would be kind of funny…see, I have been a pickle girl all my life.  When people think of pickles…they think of me!  J  Now maybe when people think of me, they will think of Rusty Pickle.

5.  Because of the Team

Journaling reads:  I have only spent a little bit of time with2 some of the current chefs and those tying out for the team, and everyone is fabulous!!!  I would be honored to work with any one of them. 

6.  For the Creative Opportunities

Journaling reads: I love creating, and it is my simple desire to do more of it!  And it just so happens that I am a deadlines-and-assignments type of gal.  I work good under pressure.  I like having assignments!  Being part of a design team means I get to try new products and new things.   And who knows what other creative opportunities will come. 

7.  For the Name

Journaling reads:  Just had to throw it in again…I really am a pickle girl. 

8.  Because it’s Rusty Pickle! 

Journaling reads:  I remember when I first really started getting into scrapbooking.  One of my friends was taking a Rusty Pickle class.  I thought it was so cool!  And now…I could be working on their design team!  How awesome is that! 

9.  For the Shirts

Journaling reads:  For the longest time I have wanted to buy one of Rusty Pickle’s fabulous shirts.  But I always came up with a reason why I didn’t need one.  Now I could buy one and proudly wear it around the house.  J  It would represent an accomplishment. 

10.  For the Name

Journaling reads:  One more time…for good measure. 

So please pick me.

Journaling reads: I really want it.  I think I would be a great fit. 

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Now let's talk about the truth.  I loved my album last night.  But this morning...the nerves are getting to me.  That's the thing about these competitions...everyone does fabulous work.  I am feeling like I am different (than all other competitors).  They all have a look...and it is AWESOME!  And I think differently.  For example, I  think I am the only one who used NO pictures.  And people seem to think that is weird, but I do that all the time.  And I love to use bare chipboard.  I just am starting to feel like I don't have a chance at winning, because everyone else is so great.  I just hope that perhaps it is the competition and that everyone is feeling a bit this way (maybe just not saying it).  Or maybe I just need to get more sleep.  :)  But I will stay true to myself throughout the competition and if they want me then they want me, if not, I will survive.  :)

Ok, now it is almost noon...and you know what that means...the next clue.  No rest here.  :)  Full speed ahead!