Wednesday, September 28, 2011

My First Submissions (and Rejects!)

Hi everyone!  I finally broke down earlier this month and submitted some cards to Paper Crafts Magazine.  They had a call for baby silhouettes, and Paper Makeup Stamps was releasing some baby silhouettes that same month!  Serendipity...or so I thought! 

So a-crafting I went and submitted two cards.  I used the newly released Shelby Fairy Silhouette.  This first one was created and sent off without even thinking about it!  It was like pulling the bandaid off quickly!  When I took another look at it a little later on, I thought that this one would not be picked up.  While I really like it, I thought it was a little blah...I could have added more black layers to make the dp pop a little more.  I do like the ribbon treatment, though.


But the with the next one, I took more time and thought this one just might get picked up.  Alas, it wasn't!  But I really like this black, hot pink, and kraft combo!  I think this is Graphic 45 paper (I didn't write it down cause I listed all my supplies when I submitted it.)  I thought the text printed on the flower was a nice match to the print on the dp.


So I guess I was a little naive, but I think I'll try again when the next call suits my crafting style.  What do you think?  Thanks for stopping by!

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4 comments:

Lynn said...

Lisa, You keep on submitting! Both of these are beautiful especially the second one. I love the pop of pink! Submitting for me is hit or miss...so keep on going! Your creations are gorgeous.

Anonymous said...

I love them both! They are both just perfect in my opinion :) You are right, that printed flower is just perfect with that paper :) Keep your chin up and absolutely keep submitting! I think it's high time I try myself :)

Michele (mitchygitchygoomy) said...

Well, you KNOW I am a fan of your creations and both of these are darling. I have no doubt you'll be picked up sooner or later; it's all in the timing I guess. I will look forward to hearing when it works out so keep those cards submitted when it suits you!!

Katie Cotton said...

well i LOVE them and they were fools for not taking them! :D

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