Depending on the size/weight of the package depends on the price for shipping overseas. It's funny, sometimes shipping to Canada can cost more than to Europe. If you don't think you could handle the expense to ship overseas, that's ok. There are members that are willing to take on the little bit of extra expense so that our friends across the giant pond can participate.
Don't worry about wanting to measure up to what has already been done. You really won't believe how much talent you actually have when you do these.
I will admit that some borders are absolutely intimidating, but I'm sure that whatever you would add would be just as beautiful as the last border that was put on. Sometimes, all the center needs is just a straight plain border. There is always alot of help to be had from board members, so don't be intimidated by what has already been done.
Do a search on the board and you'll find the different groups that are in progress at the moment.