Rejected...

by Paper Crafts Magazine.  I know they don't hate me and I know I don't submit as much as I should but one of these days I hope to be published in their magazine.  Here is one of the cards I submitted to their last pub call based on a sketch.

I used Love My Tapes Japanese tape in the background to follow the basic sketch.  I then used Pop Circus OPP Tape for my main focal point and Hocus Pocus Thickers for my simple sentiment.  Finished it off with a few start brads and then I had a quick and adorable birthday card! 

PARTYING WITH E.A.D DESIGNS DAY 8 STICKERZ!! *Giveaway and a Winner*

Welcome back to the party! Today Emily is launching the new E.A.D Designs STICKERZ! The whole line is just way too cute! LOVE THEM! You are going to want to head over to the BLOG and the STORE to check them all out! Of course I had to show you a project with the Alice in Wonderland Stickerz! I was beyond thrilled when Emily emailed me photos of the Stickerz and couldn't wait to order them!

I started out my project using a plain tin tub and made a different Alice in Wonderland scene on each side.

Here is the Mad Hater's Tea Party! Remember this from the little sneak peek I gave you? You can see what the stickers look like backed on cardstock or applied directly to the tin in this photo. I've also been having way too much fun with Studio Paints lately and added some "Bob Ross" inspired clouds in the background.  (Anyone remember Bob Ross?)

Here we have the Cheshire Cat. I applied him directly to the tin, so he would have that "invisible" feel. The tree I cut out of Jillibean Soup Kraft Cardstock and ran it threw my cuttlebug. 

Ah, the Queen of Hearts! Of course the whole time I was making this side of the tin I was singing "We're painting the roses red, yes painting the roses red...." You can see, more fun with paint here and the little heart is a stamp from this kit. I used a flower technique I saw on the Cosmo Cricket blog and just scaled it down for the little rose tree.

And last but not least, ALICE!  Isn't she adorable?  Oh the sign you ask, yes that is an E.A.D Designs product too!  I cut up the applicator that comes with the E.A.D Designs Rub-ons and made it into this confusing signpost! (note the little mushrooms are from the Wizards of Oz Stickerz).  Of course I then covered the whole thing in Mod Podge because I would cry if anything happened to my little tin!

Now for my winner from Saturday's Post...Random.org picked #5!

Tammy said...

What a wonderful gift! Thanks for the inspiration!

May 15, 2010 8:16 AM

Tammy, please email me (jenn@torendi.net) and I will get your Alice in Wonderland Stickerz to you. 

Didn't win? Want to? Go to the E.A.D Designs Blog  and comment today for your chance to win lots of STICKERZ!!

OH WAIT! Before you go, can you do me a favor? Next month the DT doesn't have a theme for our blog hop so I was hoping you would be kind enough to tell me which E.A.D Designs products you would like me to use.  Can't decided on a product? How about just telling me what sort of project you want to see more of?  THANKS IN ADVANCE!

PARTYING WITH E.A.D DESIGNS! DAY 7!! *Coupon Code*

Ok, so my project today may need a little explaining for most.  If you have seen the movie "Return to Oz" or read the Oz books then you probably know what I am talking about.  If not, I included this photo from an old Oz book to help me explain. :) 

In Oz, some of the trees grew "lunch" in little pails instead of fruit.  I decided to make one of those pails! Ok, I admit it, this is not the first time I have made one of these.  I made some once for an anniversary picnic.  YEP! Lunch inside and all.  (stop laughing now) ;) I would post photos but it seems like I don't have any.  They must have been taken with 35mm film (what's that??).

Here is my version! Yep, that tree sticker is from another E.A.D Designs Stickerz set! WOO HOO!  

I also made a lid to go with it! 

More E.A.D Designs Stickerz for the sentiment on the back! Now I just have to decide what to put in it as a cute little gift. Tomorrow is the big Stickerz release, I'm so excited! 

Now for your Coupon Code! Every order today can get a FREE set of Family Words Rub-ons with Coupon Code: FAMILY

Click over to the E.A.D Designs website to see how cute they are. Perfect for layouts or decor with family photos! 

EAD BLOG HOP {MOMS} *giveaway*

WHOA! What a week! Did you have fun partying with E.A.D Designs? I hope so cause the party isn't over yet!  Today is the 15th,  DT Blog hop day and to keep the party going EVERY DT MEMBER has an E.A.D Designs Giveaway on their blog!! WOO HOO! We are also officially welcoming Jenny to our DT team today too! 

This month's theme was MOM.  Since I already showed you the cards I made using the new E.A.D Mothers Stickerz HERE. I thought I would show you the gifs that went along with them. (sorry to my MIL who hasn't seen her gift yet...it is here waiting for you to visit!)

I simply added some "Flourishes 1"rub-ons in white to the outside of these frames to give them a little more POP. The hardest part was getting both my girls to look at the camera and smile at the same time! My oldest daughter used to be such a ham for the camera, I think I took too many photos.

So for my giveaway, I wanted to giveaway something that isn't even released yet! It's part of the new Stickerz line that will be released on Monday (oh you will want to come back then too, more giveaways!) so for now all I will tell you is that they are ALICE IN WONDERLAND STICKERZ! LOVE! So if you want a chance to win some, leave a comment here (I will announce the winner on Monday), and also hop over to the other DT blogs to see what they are giving away! 

Amy

Jenny

Raechelle

Valerie

E.A.D BLOG

Happy Hopping! 

PaRTYING WITH E.A.D DESIGNS! DAY 5!! *Weekly Steal*

*Edited to change price, only $4 not $5!! WOW!*

Of course there is more exciting news going on at E.A.D Designs today! They are introducing their "Weekly Steal!" Every Friday there will be a new item for sale that is NOT currently available in the E.A.D Designs store. This week it is.....

Shelf Sitters
Size: 12" x 12.5" 

Only $4.00 in the color of your choice!

How cute would this be in your kitchen!? Shop fast, it is only available until next Thursday!

Be sure to come back tomorrow for the Design Team blog hop with EXTRA giveaways!!

A layout?!

Opps, I didn't mean to post this yet! hehe If you are looking for my E.A.D post, please scroll down*

I know, I know! Every time I scrap a layout I complain about how behind I am and today is no different. The photos in this layout are from 2008!! YIKES!  As of today I am going to TRY my best to do at least 2 layouts a week.  I know it's not a lot but it is better than NONE.  This layout is actually about my hubby and not my girls, I guess that is surprising! hehe

"N2"gredients

Stamps: Bam Pop Cloudies and Unity/Cosmo Cricket Garden Variety

Paper : The Sweet Life by Colorbok, Bam Pop Volume 2 Collection (bubble) and Party It UP! by GCD Studios

Letters: Hocus Pocus Thickers, MLS, and K & Company

PARTYING WITH E.A.D DESIGNS! DAY 4!! *Coupon Code*

Are we having fun yet!!!? Today Emily is offering 38% off your entire E.A.D Designs order! 

Coupon Code: EAD

WOO HOO! Have fun shopping!

Here is the anniversary card I made for E.A.D Designs celebration! I used the "Silly Owls" Rub-ons in Pink and the "Tag" Rub-ons in black.

The inside has another Stickerz sneak peek ;)