A rejection card doesn't make me mad or sad...well, it is disappointing when your think you make the BEST card ever (ok, that's never happen), and then it was not accepted. I am sharing a reject card today from a previous Paper Crafts submission call. Even though it was not selected for publication, I still love it as it is the first time I used a diecut/ stamp combo in a cool and different way--now THAT is something worth celebrating, right?
In order to keep up the celebratory spirit, now I am entering this card for Moxie Fab World's Die Cutting Challenge. I love how the butterflies and the pattern paper complimenting each other. It is rather easy to make--which is the best part! If you have those stamps/diecut set, you will definitely have many ways to explore the possibilities! Time to get them out to PLAY!
edited: my dear blog friend Erin alerted me about CASE Study challenge. The theme was to use negative die cutting, so I am entering it for the first time over the CASE Study as well! Yay, how AWESOME!
edited: my dear blog friend Erin alerted me about CASE Study challenge. The theme was to use negative die cutting, so I am entering it for the first time over the CASE Study as well! Yay, how AWESOME!
Card stock:
We R Memory Keepers (textured), white (Recollections)
Pattern
paper: mural from indie bloom Collections from Basic Grey
Stamps:
Butterfly (Antique Engraving) by Hero Arts-Sizzix, Sentiment from Good thoughts
by Hero Arts
Ink:
Distress Ink (Peel Paint, Spiced Marmalade, Vintage Photo), Hero Hue (Dye Ink,
Black)
Accents:
gems by Hero Arts, 3 D Pop Dots by EK success
Tools:
Cuttlebug
You never know, a reject can still be the cool one in some sort of special way!!
50 comments:
What a creative and fun card Virginia!! Perfect for the challenge. Love the butterflies!!
What a great card, you should enter it in this week's CASE study challenge too, perfect for the fun inspiration card.
It's hard to believe sometimes what they discard as a "reject"! I love how you used your dies on this- super card in my book :)
Lovely card Virginia, it's THEIR loss. Have a nice day.
Love how you made a panel with the negative impression of the butterfly die, and have the stamped butterfly underneath! I SO have to try this with some of my die/stamp sets! Thanks for the idea!
Love how you used those dies Virginia - not a reject in my book by any means, Jo x
This is gorgeous, Virginia! I am so glad you had another opportunity to share this. ;)
Beautiful Virginia. I love how you used the patterned paper too. Gorgeous!
By no means a reject in my book! I love it! Love that paper and how the butterflies are layered underneath! Very cool!
gorgeous card. Not accepeted does not make it not a great card. Love the PP paired with negative die cut.
Surely every so called "rejection" is accompanied by many other "acceptance?" Surely even Picasso got a "no" or two in his life? lol. Wonderful card! great idea actually!
I love your die cut butterflies Virginia. It's a great card! I would have published it. :)
We are in Orlando, FL. Wish you were here!
i love this! the colors, the perfect cutting/stamping...it's a winner in my eyes :)
A beautiful card and I love the pretty butterflies.
How could they not love this? I love that paper and how you took the colors form there! Great card Virginia! :>
Such a pretty card, Virginia! I like how you stamped the sentiment directly on the patterned paper, and of course the beautiful butterflies. (I can't believe I haven't bought that set yet! :P)
Such a pretty card!
Doesn't look like a reject to me! Love it!
Fantastic card - so clever and love the patterned paper - perfect with those gorgeous butterflies.
this is no Reject in my book....this is amazing...Great design...Did you have any cards published this last submission? I did not..so sad :(
Wow, what a truly gorgeous card, Virginia! Easy? It doesn't look it at all to me!!!
I love the look of negative die cutting and this one is super gorgeous with the butterflies!
wow, this is a stunner I can't believe this was a reject! It's so fresh and fun! Love this idea, thanks for sharing it with all of us!
Lisa
there is no such thing as a virginia reject! I love the stamps cut like that, it looks lovely!
Just keep knocking on those doors, V! All of your cards are winners in my humble opinion.....love them all and you!
This is no reject Virginia! Such a beautiful card! LOVE how you used the negative die cuts on this :)
Awesome Virginia. It is just beautiful and I wish you luck with these challenges.
Kudos to you for trying something new, this is a great card!
I am the same way about submitting...rarely do they take the ones I love...this is a true beauty and I'm so glad you entered it in the CASE Study this week...hope you'll join us again!!
Well I don't think its a reject at all. I love it. Very cool how you made pretty windows for your butterflies..
Hugs, Linda
This is super cool. What a great use of a die cut!
It is oh so lovely! !
Not sure why this card was rejected because I love it!
Wow Virginia this is beautiful. Love out you used the negative space to create windows for the butterflies!
Negative die cutting, what a great idea!!
*Hugs* regarding the PC call. I love this card :) I'm glad you were able to use the card for other challenges. Your attitude is always so wonderful!
Virginia this is NO WAY a reject.....love this, good luck in the CASE study challenge.
Oh I'm celebrating with ya on this beauty! Loving how bright and cheery this card is, combined with the fabby technique of negative die-cuts this card makes me swoon!
Thanks for joining us on CASE Study this week :)
Hugs,
Aimes
x
I love this card Virginia, i don't know why the company would want to reject it. It's sooo cool!
Love all the red, green, and brown colored patterns on this card! It really is quite striking, Virginia!
AWESOME awesome card Virginia!
Hi Virginia - I'm now your newest blog follower and very pleased to have met you!
Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent and I'll look forward to getting to know you better!
Happy Crafting,
Lisa
OHHH! SUPER fab card--I LOVE those butterflies and that paper is LUSH! LOVE LOVE LOVE!
LOVE it, Virginia! Such a cool idea! I wasn't sure about buying those dies at first (since I had the original antique engravings set), but wow! You've convinced me! :)
This card is totally gorgeous! Congratulations on the Top 3 spot at CASE Study! :-)
Fun card Virginia - love how it turned out.
I was sure I'd commented on this beauty already, but I don't see it so I'll comment again to be sure you know how much I love it! So bold and fun--it really does send good thoughts right through my screen! So glad you joined us for the first time at CASE Study, my friend, and hope to see you back again soon!
Absolutely not a reject at all!!!! LOVE it & congrats :)
Such an awesome card Virginia! Love the DP panel and those negative butterflies are perfect! Congrats on your win at CASE!
Hey Virginia! Thanks for linking this up to the Die Cutting Challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)
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