This post is my official entry for the Viva Las Vegas Stamp Design
Team. Love their stamps and since this is an official post, I want to start off
by officially thanking Kory (Scrapiverse.blogspot) for introducing me to VLVS. Check him out - he's cool.
Rules require that we submit 3 projects and I decided to
forgo the ATC/card/scrapbook and go with projects I am currently addicted to - altering
anything that isn’t moving. It has gotten so bad that the husband has told me
he is afraid to stand still because I might cover him in Mod Podge!
First up for consideration are some Stamped Clothespins-
Clothespins from the dollar store, a bit of white paint,
Vintage Photo distressed edges and one of my favorite stamps from VLVS. This is was to be a gift for a
co-worker but I think I might have to keep it!
co-worker but I think I might have to keep it!
I used pages from an old Sears Catalogue and a VLVS steampunk
elephant on the cover. Seriously, how can one not love an elephant
wearing glasses and a top hat?
Number three is a simple Kraft Gift Bag-
I bought this stamp because I often give gifts to girl
friends and just love the sentiment. Two heads are better than one!
A post script to this post is that not only did my daughter
dislike not getting grades, but for 15
years she was a competitive ice skater. Go figure.
Have you ever applied to be on a design team? If so, please
share your story!
These are great! Good Luck!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Norma G. Keeping my fingers and toes crossed and I so appreciate your support. Big Hugs!!
DeleteYour projects are fabulous and uniquely you. I am off to Viva Las Vegas stamps to check them out. xxx Michelle
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Michelle. VLVS has some fabulous stamps!
DeleteLove the way you think outside of the box! Great projects!
ReplyDeleteBest of Luck hugs Alyson and Sophie xx
My mother also told me that I march to a different drummer. The funny thing is that my daughter Cassandra has a full set of drums and loves to play! Hugs back to you and Sophie and HAPPY Birthday!!
DeleteLove all three projects! Especially the clothespins. I bought a bag of those a few weeks ago and am keeping my eyes peeled for an old bicycle wheel (or a newish one that I can age). I have a plan that I will share as soon as I find that wheel!
ReplyDeleteThe very purpose for starting my blog was for design team applications. If I'm not mistaken, my first post was a submission for a design team call. In the nine months since, I have applied to exactly ZERO design teams. Yep. Zip, Zilch, Zimsquat! One of these days....
Good luck with yours! When you are chosen we can all say, I knew her when she was just little old EllenBee!"
Michele, you have me very curious as to what your special project is going to be...PLEASE let me know when you post it. You are so talented that I hope one day you will try out for a design team. Big Hugs from the little old EllenBee
DeleteLove these projects, and GOOD LUCK!! :)
ReplyDeleteI have put my hat in the ring for two design teams. One was Doodlebug, and I was a bit heart broken that I didn't get it. The other was a smaller company that I thought would be fun, but I really didn't think I'd make it, and I didn't. I would LOVE to be on a DT, so I'm going to keep working at it. I just want to be on one I am very passionate about, so the right opportunity has to come along. :)
Tanya, If I had a magic wand I would wave it and make you a Doddlebug designer. No one deserves it more than you do! I am working on a special chipboard mini just for you - I'll let you know when it is ready to ship. Big hugs!!
DeleteOH, you are such a doll!!! :) I have been procrastinating going to the post office, especially knowing I have a few more packages to send. It WILL get done early next week, so look for yours soon! :)
DeleteYou are so clever, Ellen. I'm currently obsessed with your mini comp books. I've applied the same process to 2013 planners from Dollar Tree. Coupled with the mini comp= great co-worker Christmas gift. I refer to your photos and youtube videos ALOT. I am, in fact, a copycat! I'm rooting for you but you are, indeed, a designer in your own rite. . .
ReplyDeleteAnonymous, thank you for cheering me on :-) LOVE your idea and I will now be a copycat - Meow and lots of purrs!
DeleteBeautiful! Good luck with your DT ap! I'm not familiar with Viva Las Vegas Stamps... off to check them out!
ReplyDeleteI've been on a number of Design Teams over the years.. a few stores and sketch teams. I haven't applied for a manufacturer DT yet.
Cindy, if you like VLVS they offer a great incentive to add their logo to you blog - lots of free stamps :-)
ReplyDeleteGood Luck Ellen you should be selected. That mini book is awesome and the idea about using vintage Sears pages is fantastic, I need to remember that.
ReplyDeleteLove you projects! The clothes pins are so cute!!! Hugs, Mary
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