Creative Team Call: ICE Resin 2014

14 Monday Oct 2013

Posted by kryztyne2012 in Art and Crafting, Collage, Design Team Call, DIY & Crafting, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Scrapbooking, Textiles

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Adventurous Scrapbookers, art, Cat Kerr, crafting, creative team call, Design Team Call, ICE Queens, ICE Resin, Jen Crossley, Jewelry Makers, JoAnna Pierotti, Kristen Robinson, Mixed-Media Artists, paper artists, scrapbooking, Susan Lenart Kazmer, Thespoena McLaughlin

Cat Kerr

ICE Resin is looking for new creative team members!

Due Date: Friday, October 25, 2013

Kristen Robinson

Who: Jewelry Makers, Mixed-Media Artists, ICE Queens, Adventurous Scrapbookers, and Paper Artists

Jen Crossley

Why: As an artist based company, ICE Resin offers their team members generous product packages shipped directly to your home, compensation for publication, trade show designs and the support of their social media.

Susan Lenart Kazmer

Each designer is asked to create:

28 projects per year
7 short “How To” videos over the course of the year
several blog hops

Each year ICE Resin participates in various trade shows, like CHA, and workshops and they rely on their Designers to come up with artwork, jewelry and assemblage to be used in the displays. (Designers receive compensation and/or credit).

JoAnna Pierotti

How to Apply: All you have to do is to cut and paste the application questions into an email or Word document, answer them and email them with 3 photos of your work to Carol@iceresin.com by Friday, October 25, 2013.

Thespoena McLaughlin

New Creative Team Members will be notified by November 11. Mid-December the new ICE Resin Creative Team will be announced to the world!

I hope you apply! Good Luck!

xo,

Christine Barker

Paper Crafting: Happy Birthday Card for Zeni!

20 Friday Sep 2013

Posted by kryztyne2012 in Art and Crafting, Cardmaking, DIY & Crafting, Lovebug Creations, Mixed Media, Papercrafting, Scrapbooking, Vintage

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birthday card, birthday greeting, bottle caps, card making, chalk board, DCWV, DCWV Vintage Collector, doily, Eyes of Blue, fabric covered button, gingham button, greeting card, Happy Birthday, happy birthday card, LOveBug Creations, Lovebug Creations Creative Team, Lovebug Creations Rumple Ribbon, Panther Pink, paper craft, paper rose, papercrafting, pearl sequin, pink, seam binding, seam binding ribbon, sequin, turquoise, vintage camera, Vintage Collector, vintage typewriter, wood button, Write On, zeni pradel

Hi everyone!

Today is a very special day for the Lovebug Creations Creative Team.

It’s Zeni’s birthday! Write on!

To wish her a happy day we created birthday cards for her and I’m so excited to share mine with you! First, I have to tell you about the Lovebug Creations Rumple Ribbon. I used Princess Party Pink and Eyes of Blue.

I picked up a DCWV Stack at the craft store a while back and I’ve been waiting to use it. Zeni’s card seemed like the perfect opportunity! The Stack is called Vintage Collector and I am really fond of it because not only does it have images of vintage typewriters, which I collect (really, what don’t I collect?), but it also has pics of vintage cameras. And bottle caps, and inspirational sayings on chalk board and hot air balloons! It’s so cute and I adore the colors.

I tied the Lovebug Creations Rumple Ribbon into a sweet double bow and surrounded it with some girly accents from my stash. It needed just a little bit of fancy sparkle so I added some pearl-colored sequins. The paper stack came with a nice sentiment coming out of the typewriter but it wasn’t just right so I typed up my own and printed it out on vellum. I know I’m older than some of you but do you remember typing up letters back in the day on a typewriter and using paper so thin it was almost like tissue paper? I think they did that to save on postage when mailing letters overseas. Anyways, I’m such a stickler for random details so I just had to create what I had in my mind.

I’m crazy about how the pink and turquoise ribbon really create a burst of color for this card. I hope Zeni likes it!

Happy Birthday, Zeni, and I hope you celebrate all month long. Please leave a Happy Birthday greeting for Zeni to read and brighten her day! If you want to see the other amazing cards made for her you can see them on the Lovebug Creations Blog.

Thank you so much for stopping by!

XO,

Christine Barler

PS: It’s been a while since I’ve posted here. Did you find out if you were the winner of the Something Wicked This Way Comes Blog Hop? The winner was announced on the Lovebug Creations Blog. Find out if you’ve won!

Friday Round Up: Chalk Paint

19 Friday Jul 2013

Posted by kryztyne2012 in Art and Crafting, Christmas and Holidays, DIY & Crafting, Mixed Media, Papercrafting, Scrapbooking, Tags

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chalk paint, chalkboard, chalkboard flower pot, chalkboard label jars, chalkboard paint, chalkboard pots, chalkboard seashell frame, craft organization, craft supply organization, gift diy, home decor, mason jars, organization, paint, party diy, photo booth, seashell ornament, seashell tag, silhouette, valspar, wedding diy

Happy Friday Friends!

I have a secret to share with you. I’m obsessed with chalkboard paint. I think it goes back to my carefree days in elementary school when I was sitting at a miniature desk with a little blackboard on my lap and writing in chalk.

I love chalkboard paint so much that a whole wall in my son Trevor’s room is painted with it. Whenever friends come over we hand them a piece of chalk to write him a message.

I use Valspar Chalkboard paint that I bought at Lowes, but there are several kinds out there in sizes ranging from 2oz to a gallon.

Here are some fun and easy crafts to make with chalkboard paint. Just click on the pic to be taken to the ideas and tutorials!

Posted by GuroRenton

I love silhouettes and wouldn’t it be fun to enjoy your coffee with a friend in a mug with a silly nickname on it!

Creme de la Craft

And an easy tutorial from Creme de la Craft to make chalkboard label jars!

Celebrations.com

How about some whimsical idea bubbles for the photobooth at your next party? This link includes 10 creative chalkboard paint ideas!

It All Started With Paint

I don’t know about you, but I really struggle with keeping my craft supplies organized. I love this idea, especially because the jars are clear so I can see the contents as well as a handy label so that I can tell what’s in it from above as well!

Fox11 Blog

I’ve seen this on Pinterest many times but I haven’t tried it yet. This is an awesome idea to help you remember what you planted when those little sprouts come up looking all the same! This would make a wonderful gift for the gardener in your life!

The Examined Life

Christmas in July? Why not when the tags are this cute! Adorable gift tags from Jess on The Examined Life. Chalkboard tags could easily be made in other shapes with other colors of ribbon for any occassion!

By the Seashore Decor

If you’ve been checking out my craft projects for a while, you might know about my passion for sea shells and this handmade frame makes me so happy! It’s perfect for a sign at a party, a gift for newlyweds or a lovely housewarming gift!

Tales from an OC Cottage

And speaking of sea shells, how much do you love this amazing idea from M to paint the inside of a seashell for a tag, wedding place marker or an ornament?

Thank you for joining me for this round up. I’ll be back soon with another project for Lovebug Creations and I have an interview coming up with my sweet and talented friend Julie Weller on How to Host a Craft Swap. You won’t want to miss her sage words of wisdom!

Have a creative weekend!

xo,

Christine Barker

Design Team Call: Lovebug Creations

18 Thursday Jul 2013

Posted by kryztyne2012 in Art and Crafting, Blog Hop, Cardmaking, DIY & Crafting, Jewelry, Lovebug Creations, Mini Album, Mixed Media, Papercrafting, Rubber Stamp, Rubber Stamp, Scrapbooking, Sewing, Tags, Textiles

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Hello Creative Friends!

You may have already heard, but there is a new call for Creative Team Members for LoveBug Creations.

Do you have what it takes? Are you a:

Fun, excited, passionate crafter who loves working with beautiful ribbon?
Creative type who loves all forms of crafting including Scrapbooking, Card Making, Mixed Media Art, making Home Decor or another creative craft?
Talented crafter looking for an exciting Creative Team to join?
Lover of gorgeous ribbon and want to get it before anyone else?
Blogger who loves to do Blog Hops and meet new online friends?

Did you answer YES to any of those questions? LoveBug Creations may be the team for you!

Requirements:

6-Month term is Sept. 2013 – Feb. 2013
Open to USA Residents only
Strong passion for crafting and sharing your work
Ability to meet deadlines and work well with others! (No Drama Zone)
Commitment to Lovebug Creations goals and guidelines
An active Blog and Facebook Account. YouTube, Pinterest, Twitter and other social media optional!
Great written communication and great photography skills to show your projects and postings in the best way possible!
Ability to post quality tutorials is a bonus!

Garden Party Straws 4 for Lovebug Creations by Christine Barker

Creative Team Expectations:

1 project per week shared on your blog and Facebook pages as well as a short engaging post for the Lovebug Creations Blog
Projects can be high quality cards, scrapbook pages, altered art, home decor, jewelry, or anything you can imagine that shows off the versatility of Lovebug Creations Ribbons
Participation in blog hops or creative challenges as they arise
Posting on the Lovebug Creations Facebook Page and promoting your projects via as much social media as you can
Sharing information on your Facebook and Blog such as Lovebug Creations sales, Hops, Sneaks, and anything else that comes up
Taking the time to comment on and share other Creative Team member’s projects
Commenting and posting in the Lovebug Lounge, a Lovebug Creations Facebook Group

What you can expect from Lovebug Creations:

Each Creative Team member will receive monthly shipments of Lovebug Creations products
Promotion of your work on the Lovebug Creations Facebook page, blog and store site as well as other social media
25% discount on any other Lovebug Creations products you wish to purchase

Application & Due Date:

Please email your Creative Team Application to lovebugcreations3@gmail.com by midnight EST Monday, August 12, 2013.

Please copy, paste the following info into an email, fill it in and email it:

Your Name
Mailing Address (USA Residents only)
Email Address
Phone Number
Blog Name (and a link) as well as links to any other social media you would use to promote LoveBug Creations (Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram, Google+, Reddit, Two Peas in a Bucket, etc.)
A list of current Design Teams you are on. If you currently are on one or not, that will in NO way affect their decision.
Tell the story of YOU! When did you start crafting? What is your favorite thing to make? What sets you apart from other crafters?? What do you think are your strengths and weaknesses as a crafter – be honest. What do you do besides crafting?
Tell them why you WANT to be a part of the LoveBug Creations Creative Team!

Include:

Attach photos or links to your all-time favorite 2 projects you have made. These can be from any time period as long as it is your original work. They want to see what you think is your best.

They would also like to see 1 brand new, never posted anywhere project! This can be whatever you would like to make. Of course you don’t have to use their Rumple Ribbon on this but it wouldn’t hurt. It MUST, however, have ribbon on it so they can see how you would use the Lovebug Creations ribbons. Think outside the box and try to use ribbon in a new, fun way.

The LoveBug Creations Creative Team will be announced on their blog and Facebook on August 16, 2013!

If you have any questions PLEASE ask. Questions can be sent to lovebugcreations3@gmail.com or contact them through their Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/LovebugCreations

I can tell you that being a part of the Lovebug Creations Creative Team has been a wonderful experience and I have met many amazing crafters. Good luck to my creative and talented friends!

xo,

Christine Barker

Crafting: Mermaid Card featuring Lovebug Creations Rumple Ribbon

13 Monday May 2013

Posted by kryztyne2012 in Art and Crafting, Cardmaking, Collage, DIY & Crafting, Lovebug Creations, Mixed Media, Papercrafting, Scrapbooking

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Aquamarine Glitter Sorbet, card, card making, cardmaking, dew drops, diy card, glitter sorbet, greeting card, hand decorate card, handmade card, homemade card, LOveBug Creations, Mama's Mesh, Mermaid, orange, Rumple Ribbon, Sorbet Glitter Collection, The Robins Nest, turquoise, velvet leaves

ScarletCalliope mermaid 3

Have I told you how much I L-O-V-E being on the Lovebug Creations Creative Team? Every time there’s a new product release, we get to play with it first! I love that! And I couldn’t wait to share these new colors with you.

ScarletCalliope mermaid 8

The darker blue Rumple Ribbon is from the Star Spangled Collection and I am loving this Simply Blue duo of ribbons.

ScarletCalliope mermaid 4

The lighter blue ribbons are from the Eyes of Blue and Icy Sky collections.

ScarletCalliope mermaid 1

And, there’s also a very new and very exciting product from Lovebug Creations on this project! It’s called Mama’s Mesh and you are going to want some of this super versatile product. The color I used is called Gentleman’s Jacket and it reminds me of a fishing net. (Bad for mermaids!)

I really enjoyed making this project because I got to use some fun products from our friends at The Robin’s Nest as well! The Lovebug Creations creative team received some Dew Drops and also this beautiful Sorbet Glitter Collection scrapbook paper in an assortment of colors. I knew from the moment I received my package of happy mail that I would be using AquaMarine Glitter Sorbet and that my project would have a mermaid theme.

I also used the Clear Dew Drops in assorted sizes to add some gorgeous sparkle and texture to this card.

I like how the dew drops really look like dew, or in this case, droplets of sea water!

Thank you for joining me for this fun project!

Have a creative week!

xo,

Christine Barker

Blog Hop: Happy Mother’s Day and National Scrapbooking Day!

03 Friday May 2013

Posted by kryztyne2012 in Art and Crafting, Blog Hop, Christmas and Holidays, DIY & Crafting, Lovebug Creations, Mixed Media, Scrapbooking

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blog hop, craft, dew drops, Jennifer Priest, LOveBug Creations, michelle duke, mothers day, mothers day craft, national scrapbooking day, Robins Nest, Rumple Ribbon, scrapbook, shabby chic, vintage embellishment

Welcome to the Lovebug Creations Creative Team and Friends Blog Hop. We’re celebrating National Scrapbooking Day by sharing our Mother’s Day projects and we’re so happy you could join us!

We have some Blog Candy for you to win and it’s so easy!

You can win a Lovebug Creations $15 Gift Certificate to use in the Lovebug Creations’ online store simply by commenting on and signing up to follow all the blogs. The winner will be announced Monday, May 6, 2013 on the Lovebug Creations blog. (Must be a US Resident to win)

And, I’ll be giving away one Jenni Bowlin Border Punch from Fiskars! The winner will be announced here on my blog on Tuesday, May 7, 2013. (If your email and your name aren’t the same, please let me know what your email is in your comment. Add spaces around the @ sign to stop the bots from spamming you!)

Happy Mother’s Day Vintage-Style Home Decor

Disclaimer: I get a little detailed sometimes! I just love to share!

I went totally vintage on this project and I am in LOVE! I started off by painting a chipboard album page with gesso, then collaging some old book paper on it. Next, I distressed some scrapbook papers with white paint to tone the color down a little and then layered them with foam dots. I cut a photo with my decorative edge scissors, rubbed the edges with a stamp pad and added this on top of the scrapbook papers with foam dots.

I created all kinds of fun embellishments using bits of lace, crocheted doilies, sewing pattern paper and all sorts of vintage and vintage-style pretties. I’m so happy that I finally figured out how to use my paper punch on sewing pattern paper without it ripping. Are you ready for the secret? Sandwich the pattern paper between two sheets of copy paper and punch away!

The paper rose with the tulle trim is from my friend, Michelle Duke, aka The Duchess, and the lace that I used to create the flower is from crafter extraordinaire, Jennifer Priest.

Of course my project has to have some gorgeous Lovebug Creations Rumple Ribbon. Don’t you love this vintage color? It makes my vintage heart go pitter pat! It’s called George and it’s part of the Oh Cecilia Collection.

And in true Vintage Girl style, I added a gorgeous rhinestone pin that I got in a swag bag from the Enchanted Affaire creative event that I went to last weekend. This rhinestone bling is from Lori Sparkly Franklin of Sparkly Heart Studio.

I added some pretty dew drops from The Robin’s Nest to my paper flower.

And some more dew drops to the side next to the vintage velvet and sequined ribbon.

More dew drops and some vintage colored plastic roses.

And finished off with the word LOVE in glittered chipboard.

What do you think? Are you a Vintage Girl at heart like me?

Thank you for stopping by and don’t forget to sign up to follow me and leave a comment so you can win some Blog Candy!

Here’s the lineup. You’ll be heading over to Dawn Rene’s place next to see a gorgeous scrapbook layout!

1: Kimi & Pamela – http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com

2: Christine – https://scarletcalliope.wordpress.com/ <<< I’m so glad You’re Here!

3: Dawn Rene – http://designsbydawnrene.com <<< Go Here Next!

4: Tara – http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/

5: Martha – http://beautifulcreationsmp.com

6: Tracy – http://lovesbuggin.blogspot.com/

7: Dawn Mercedes – http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com

8: Dardie – www.antdodascraftycorner.blogspot.com

9: Kathy – http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com

10: Jane – www.creationsbyjaney.blogspot.com

XO,

Christine Barker

Crafting: Happy Mothers Day & National Scrapbooking Day Blog Hop

03 Friday May 2013

Posted by kryztyne2012 in Art and Crafting, Blog Hop, Christmas and Holidays, DIY & Crafting, Lovebug Creations, Mixed Media, Scrapbooking

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This Saturday, May 4, 2013 is National Scrapbooking Day and Mother’s Day is May 12, 2013. To celebrate, the Lovebug Creations Creative Team and friends are having a blog hop inspired by our moms. Hop along with us and you’ll find some pretty projects that would make perfect gifts for some beautiful moms!

I don’t scrapbook as often as I’d like to, but I love to make projects using pretty scrapbooking papers, delicate vintage embellishments and photos so I came up with a project that would be a wonderful cherished gift to make for your mom.

This is a little sneak peek of the home decor project that I made featuring gorgeous Lovebug Creations Rumple Ribbon. I’ll have all the details on how to make a pretty wall-hanging gift on this blog tomorrow.

Please join us on Saturday, May 4 and join the fun starting on the Lovebug Creations blog and hop along with all of our creative friends!

I’ll see you soon!

xo,

Christine Barker
“Art is the child of nature in whom we trace the features of the mothers face.”
― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Call for Art: PaperHaus Magazine Summer Issue and Madame ZuZu’s

08 Monday Apr 2013

Posted by kryztyne2012 in Art and Crafting, Cardmaking, DIY & Crafting, Mini Album, Mixed Media, Scrapbooking

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altered projects, art journal, beach, beach mini album, billy corgan, Call for art, camping, family album, Fourth of July card, happy birthday card, independence day card, journals, layouts, madame zuzu's, mini albums, mixed-media, PaperHaus Magazine, smashing pumpkins, summer crafts, summer vacation, tea house, tea salon, thank you cards, travel album

PaperHaus Magazine is looking for submissions for their Summer 2013 issue.

Due Date: May 1, 2013

Here’s the details:

THE MIXED MEDIA ISSUE

DUE DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS MAY1ST 2013
We are accepting Layouts, Cards, Altered Projects, Mini Albums & Mixed Media in the following themes:

THEMES FOR SPRING:

SUMMER FUN
VACATION
CAMPING
MIXED MEDIA
JOURNALS
MINI ALBUMS
FAMILY
BEACH
THANK YOU CARDS
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
INDEPENDENCE DAY
PARENTS

WE ARE ALSO LOOKING FOR MIXED MEDIA PROJECTS, JOURNALS, ALBUMS AS WELL AS SUMMER HOME DECOR.

Please note, you must send the following information with your submission:

Send your first and last name, email address, blog or website information.
All projects have to be minimum 1500×1500 pixels in size.
Please include the title of the project as well as a complete supply list.
Photos must be clear, unobstructed and well lighted. Please include 1 complete project shot as well as 2-3 detail shots of your project. Neutral or white background is preferred.
In the subject line please include your name and the call you are submitting for consideration. (Ex: Frank Garcia, Paper Hues)
Send a short description of the project (what inspired you, any tips or techniques you might want to share).
PLEASE DO NOT include watermarks. We will have your name under your projects. Your blog will be listed at the end of the magazine.
Step-by-Step tutorials must have clear and visible images, with steps for every image.
If selected for publishing we will contact you in advance with further details.

Submissions for publication can be sent to paperhausmag@gmail.com

Thank you and we hope to see your amazing submissions soon!

-PaperHaus Magazine

Invitation for Mail Art Show on Scarlet Calliope Blog

Also, I want to remind everyone about the Call for Art for Madame ZuZu’s. This teahouse is owned by Billy Corgan (yes, from Smashing Pumpkins!) and they will be displaying the art in their beautiful tea salon. The deadline is May 25, 2013 and you can see all the details here and and don’t forget to check out the Facebook event page.

Have a creative week!

xo,

Christine Barker

Crafting: True Love Home Decor featuring Lovebug Creations Rumple Ribbon

02 Tuesday Apr 2013

Posted by kryztyne2012 in Art and Crafting, Cardmaking, DIY & Crafting, Lovebug Creations, Scrapbooking, Uncategorized

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Antique Chic, cricut, home decor, LOveBug Creations, Olive You, rhinestone, Rumple Ribbon, sparkle, True Love, Twinklets Diamond Dust, velvet flowers, Victorian Romance, vintage, vintage flowers, We R Memory Keepers

Hello Crafters!

How would you like to see dazzling Home Decor for this weeks Lovebug Creations Rumple Ribbon project?

I got the “Victorian Romance” cartridge from Cricut a couple weeks ago, along with a pack of “Antique Chic” paper from We R Memory Keepers and I couldn’t wait to play with it all. I may be living in 2013 but my heart is pure vintage!

Using my Cricut, I first cut out the shadow design from black paper. Next I cut out the Lady and Gentleman design from the Antique Chic patterned paper. I cut these out at 8″.

Then I cut out the “True” and the “Love” from two coordinating papers. The word “TRUE” is cut at 1 inch and the “LOVE” was cut at 2″. Once everything was glued into place, I applied glue onto the letters in the word TRUE and sprinkled Twinklets Diamond Dust finely ground glass. I used my styrofoam pop dots to raise the lady and her lover off the page.

Next, I glued some vintage flowers to her head and her dress. I bought these flowers at an estate sale several months ago for a mere pittance. They were actually part of a dilapidated hat, but I didn’t care, since I just wanted all these lovely velvet flowers for making craft projects!

Next, I created a loose foof out of Lovebug Creations Rumple Ribbon in “Olive You”. I have a special technique for taming this beautiful but wild and unruly ribbon and I’m going to let you in on my secret. I wrap the ribbon loosely around my fingers, this time it was 4 fingers, and I stop when it seems like I have enough fullness, which was after I wrapped around my fingers 3 times. I carefully lay it down on my table and then cut a length of the same color, or sometimes a contrasting color, of about 3 inches. I carefully slide this ribbon underneath the foof, put the ends together and tie it off. (It’s kind of like making a pom pom, but without the other 77 wraps around your hand, red, throbbing fingers and the loss of circulation). Finally, I trim upside down V’s into the ends of the ribbon so that they have perky edges. Since this is a dressy occasion, I added a vintage rhinestone broach to the foof and would you look at that sparkle?

I think this would look pretty framed in a black shadowbox.

Ribbon: Lovebug Creations Rumple Ribbon “Olive You”
Paper: We R Memory Keepers “Antique Chic”
Cricut cartridge: Victorian Romance
Glitter: Twinklets Diamond Dust

Thank you all for joining me!

xo,

Christine

Design Team Calls: Paper Issues, Embellish Me Happy, The Story Matters and Modpodge Designs

01 Monday Apr 2013

Posted by kryztyne2012 in Art and Crafting, DIY & Crafting, Mini Album, Mixed Media, Scrapbooking, Uncategorized

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Hello Crafty Friends!

I’ve discovered some fun Design Team Calls online and thought you’d be interested. Let me know if you respond to them, I’d love to see what you’ve made!

Paper Issues

Due Date: April 8, 2013

Requirements:

You need to have a Facebook account, that is where we gather and discuss all things paper.
Post on your own blog as well as the Paper Issues blog at least twice a month.
Link projects to the PI Facebook.
We have a new issue every two weeks, with a blog hop, if you are chosen to participate in a hop, you must complete a project in a timely manner. We have sponsors for each Issue and you may receive product to work with. We work on a rotating schedule so that you are free to work on other projects. You will occasionally receive product to work with, you may also have to work with your own products.
We also have a shop where you will receive a discount for life.
Your term will last 6 months, beginning May 1 and ending Oct. 31.

Send an email to paperissuesdtcall@gmail.com and include the following:

1. Name

2. Blog address

3. Tell us a little about yourself

4. List any other Design Teams or Kit Clubs that you currently work with

5. Attach your favorite 3 projects

You have until April 8. New team announced April 22.

Embellish Me Happy

Due Date: April 12

“I am so excited about my new site and this new adventure in my life. Embellish Me Happy is a brand new challenge site that will focus on Scrapbooking, Altered Art, Project Life, ATC’s and Smash books. We want to provide challenges for different types of crafting projects. Here on EMH you will get a variety kinda like a one stop shop. We are going to be creative and unique.

If you have ever wanted to just be in one place and get the challenges you need, this just may be the place for you. I chose this name because I love embellishments and I love to make things look pretty by using my own little unique style. I am currently looking for some designer to help in the different crafting groups.

I am looking for some designers that love to do either of the following:

Altered Art

Project Life

Scrapbooking

Smash Booking

ATC’s

If you are great with any of these things I would love to have you apply! I’m looking for about 5 new designers.

Application Requirements

Name:

Location:

Address:

E-mail Address:

What you are applying for: (Scrapbooking, ATC’s, Altered Items, Project Life, and Smash Books)

A Short Bio about yourself and why you would like to join this new team:

Link to your blog or site (must have a blog and must be someone active on it, I know life gets busy) Links to any gallery items alsoJ

Any past or current DT positions you do not have to have any previous DT experience

Send in 5 creations of the work that represents you. For the genre of crafting you would like to be the designer for please provide examples of those items in the 5 creations you send it. (IE: if you are applying for ATC’s make sure at least 2-3 creations show your work with ATC’s).

All applications are due to me by APRIL 12th 2013 12am EST I will announce the new team on April 15^th 2013. The new DT will hear from me before this date. Please put EMC DT submission in the subject line and e-mail me your submission at lifeofascrapper@live.com

The Story Matters

Due Date: April 25

From their blog: “this is to be a journaling based challenge blog with prompts for journaling inspiration… telling your story is of the utmost importance in scrapbooking (I hope). pretty product rocks, but long term, the story is what is going to matter!!Requirements:
-two layouts or project life page(s) (or other projects that fit the subject) a month using ANY product. the team will be split in two and “present” every other week.
-ideas!!! i do not have the monopoly on ideas!! i would love some input!
-6 month term with a possibility for an extension to 12 months.
-posting on the facebook page. posting challenges to your own facebook page.
-having a blog, and posting weekly.Submit:
-a short paragraph of why you think this is a good idea. ha!
-link to online galleries.
-link to your blog
-resume (of you have one) of previous teams. (or list previous teams)
-2-3 layouts where you used journaling.
-a sense of humor. 🙂

-submit to pennyscrapbooks@aol.com by April 25th. new team will be announced on the 1st of May. Launch May 15th.”

Modpodge Designs

Due Date: May 15

Design Team Call

“Modpodge Designs is creating a Design Team and they are looking for a few talented and committed scrapbookers & card makers to join them.

What is expected of our Design Team?

Complete 2 projects a month (Any challenges will be provided a least a month in advance)
Be able to take clear photos in good lighting
Comment in ALL participant entries
Commit to a 12 month term ( June 2013-June 2014)
Have a Facebook account (This is how we will keep our DT informed) and be active in the DT Facebook group
Participate in quarterly blog hops (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall)
Keep an active blog that is frequently updated
Post our challenge with your project on your blog on reveal day and link back to the Modpodge Designs Blog.

To apply please email qadirahg@outlook.com the following:

Design Team Call in the subject line
Your name
Link to your blog and any online galleries
3 projects that best represents your style.
One of these layouts must be from the below sketch:

Please feel free (in fact we encourage you) to post your submitted layout as well as information about this Design Team Call on your blog.. We would love to get the word out!

We are accepting applications through May 15th. New design team members will be notified by May 18th and the first reveal will be June 1st.

Please feel free (in fact we encourage you) to post your submitted layout as well as information about this Design Team Call on your blog.. We would love to get the word out!

We are accepting applications through May 15th. New design team members will be notified by May 18th and the first reveal will be June 1st.”

(Please note that the ModPodge Designs Scraps website is NOT affiliated with ModPodge, Cathie Filian or Plaid Enterprises)

Good Luck everyone!

xo,

Christine Barker