I voted for the "I didn't really expect to get it" option. I don't know if it's a healthy dose of realism or a lack of confidence in myself, but I think there are sooooo many scrappers out there who are better than I am that it never surprises me when a designer picks them instead. I'm disappointed, but not surprised. (Though I stick to 1-2 CTs at a time by choice, not because everyone else rejects me, LOL.)
I agree with the earlier replies about liking a short private rejection email, form letter is fine. I'll also put in a plug for choosing a variety of scrapping styles for a team. There have been many times (not here at SSD) that I've looked through the previews for a kit and thought, "Every one of these LOs is in the same style and it's not my style--maybe I'd have a hard time working with this and shouldn't buy it."
Good luck, Lizzy and everyone else working on calls right now. I don't envy you having to do this!
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