Design Team Call - 2009!

Embellish-Online.com is forming a new design team! We are an online retailer looking for innovative, creative and friendly card and scrapbook designers who are comfortable working with the products we sell such as patterned papers, embellishments and clear stamps that are detailed and may require coloring. If you work with Copic markers that is a plus!

You need to:

• have an active, well maintained blog
• be active on forums like SCS and/or 2Peas to share your work
• be able to meet deadlines
• be able to participate in team challenges
• participate in the store’s forum
• have a friendly, positive attitude.

We require at least one Embellish-Online exclusive post a week on your blog using our products, and to create for the Embellish-Online gallery once a month (around 6 cards, layouts or projects a month in total).

In return, you will receive approx. $25 worth of product a month to design with, which usually includes patterned papers, embellishments, and sometimes stamps. You will also receive a 30% discount on almost everything in the store. The design term will last six months.

To apply please send your name, address, link to your blog and SCS/2Peas galleries, and 5 examples of cards or projects that best reflect your style to suzy@papermonkey.org . Please keep each image under 100kb in size or your application will not be received.

Please also include a little bit about yourself, what other design teams you are on (DT experience is NOT necessary though), and why you would like to be an EI designer.

Applications are due April 30th. New designers will be announced by May 5th. The design term will begin June 1st and end December 31st.
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American Crafts Textured Cardstock - IN STORE!

American Crafts Primaries Textured Cardstock

American Crafts satisfies your every need by offering the most basic scrapbooking staple – cardstock. The perfect backdrop to any craft project, this is heavy weight, high quality cardstock. Featuring the most fashionable colors, the coolest finishes and the best textures, AC Cardstock is already a star!
12x12
Textured
Acid, Lignin Free

Click on the photo to see the beautiful texture! This cardstock comes in a rainbow of colors, click each one to be linked to the item in the store!

Bubblegum

Taffy

Crimson

Grape

Plum

Melon

Tangerine

Lemon

Grass

Evergreen

Marine

Blue Jay

Ash

Black

Chocolate

I love options!!

~michelle~

Friday Challenge 34 ~ Tromp L'Oeil

Welcome to Friday Challenge 34!

Our Hostess: Suzy

Her Challenge: Trompe L'Oeil

ChallengeDetails: In honor of April Fools Day let's make a card that fools the eye in some way (Trompe L'Oeil is French for fool the eye). A few examples are faux ribbons or buttons, a faux technique, etc...

Suzy's Card Description: For my card sample here, I took a paper that looks like it was watercolored (BasicGrey Porcelain) and stamped it partially with Prima's new Opus stamp using Memento ink. I then spritzed it with Tattered Angels Glimmer mist for shimmer and even more of a watercolor look. Sentiment and bird cage are rub-ons.The buttons are a die cut too except for the brown floral button. Now let's see you fool our eyes!

Be sure to put FC34 in the keyword spot if you choose to play along! Happy Friday everyone! ~michelle~

Customer Artwork Spotlight!

I told you I'd be cruising around the gallery...and when I found this gem I had to post it! Thank you Eva for sharing this beauty with us! You can click here to leave her some love!!

Many items used to make this card are available in our store! The cute little Sara Kay stamp is colored beautifully!

Cuttlebug's Diamond in the Rough Embossing Folder is used to add dimension to the die cut panel, I just looked and there are only two of them left in the store...and this is one of my favorite embossing folders!!

The designer paper for this card BasicGrey's Porcelain Collection.

Thanks for taking a peek and be sure to upload your creations so we can spotlight them here on the blog! Happy stamping! ~michelle~

Teapot Tuesday #37 on Wednesday!

Well...here it is Teapot Tuesday time again...and we present you with......a pillow!!

The challenge is to make a card based on the *teapot* that Cindy gives us a photo of.....but she's up to her tricks again...and she gives us a pillow this week! So, be inspired by the pillow and make a card....upload your card into our gallery with the keyword TPT37 so we will be sure to find your card!

Here is *her story* on the photo above:

This is my story!

1. Okay, so this is two weeks in a row that I have not used an actual teapot for my inspiration. But I could not resist this week! I got this adorable little minature pillow in the mail from an on-line friend and the little teapot house inspired me big time! Hee!

2. The whole time I was making this card I was thinking about two things! Even though this is not a Brick House, I kept thinking about that song by Lionel Ritchie, She's a Brick House!! Snort! The second thing I was thinking about was House. What is the deal with that guy? He is the biggest jerk ever but there is just something about him, something that you just can't help but like!! Hmmm....interesting!

~michelle~

Gallery Spotlight!

Check out this gorgeous card that Suzy uploaded into our gallery this week! There are lots of products on here for you to see in action! Be sure you hop on in to the gallery and leave her some love here!

She made this flirty little shaped card using the fabulous new Prima Papers Memories and Ruby.
She also used the following products that are available in our store: Copic Markers, May Arts Ribbon, Memento Ink, and Prima Flowers!

I'm going to be cruising the galleries again....so if you have projects you've made with products in our store....I may feature your work on the store blog! The more products the better to catch my eye! I look forward to seeing your creations!! ~michelle~

Even MORE Pink Paislee Enchanting/Winsome Goodies!

Chipboard Alphabet Enchanting Winsome Collection Pink Paislee

A fabulous new font from Pink Paislee now in chipboard! Self adhesive chipboard alphabets can be inked, sanded, or left as is to add dimension to your projects. 111 total pieces; 2 sheets per package.

Winsome Alphabet Stickers Enchanting Winsome Collection Pink Paislee

Cardstock stickers that coordinate with the Enchanting collection. Includes uppercase, lowercase, and numbers. Each sheet measures approximately 6" x 12"

Sticker Books Enchanting Winsome Collection Pink Paislee

Cardstock stickers that coordinate with the Winsome Collections perfectly. Each spiral bound sticker book comes with 3 sheets of 3" x 12" stickers and includes shapes, borders and a tiny alphabet! 191 total pieces.

~michelle~

Friday Challenge 33: Hey Cupcake!

Friday Challenge 33

Hostess: Debbie

Challenge: Hey Cupcake!

Details: Cupcakes are very popular now. So let's see your cupcakes. Ü This can be 3-D, stamped, scrapbooked, or how about a photo of cupcakes (the real thing) or even a photo of your "cupcake" (human) made into a card or page. There must be a cupcake somewhere on the project.

We'd love to see your creation. When you upload to our gallery, put FC33 in the Keyword so we can find your work! ~michelle~

Pink Paislee's Winsome Collection Goodies - IN STORE!

Chipboard Elements Enchanting Winsome Collection Pink Paislee

Pre-printed chipboard shapes that coordinate perfectly with the Winsome collections!

Each clear box includes 19 pieces of self adhesive shapes.

Press Ons Enchanting Winsome Collection Pink Paislee



Pink Paislee Press Ons can be used on just about any surface allowing you to add the perfect accent to your projects! The hardest part will be deciding which design to use first.



Each sheet measures approximately 4" x 8"



Brads Enchanting Winsome Collection Pink Paislee


Brad sets that coordinate with the Enchanting collection.


Each set includes 3 corduroy brads, 3 velvet brads, 3 gemstone brads and 3 printed epoxy brads.


Petals Enchanting Winsome Collection Pink Paislee

Lightweight canvas fabric flowers that are tea dyed and wrinkled to create the perfect shabby look! Each flower measures approximately 3" in diameter.

Package includes 2 flowers (1 of each color)

~michelle~

Pinke Paislee's Enchanting Collection - IN STORE!

When little girls giggle we all giggle. Pink Paislee's Enchanting collection will help you capture the magic of your little princess.

Paper is printed on 65 lb. heavyweight matte paper. Single sided. Acid and lignin free. Each sheet measures 12" x 12.5

These papers just really want to be on your spring layouts and cards. GLITTER is the word to put in when you check out to get 20% off of your entire order!

Teapot Tuesday #36

This is the story in Cindy's words:

You're invited to a teaparty! This is my story!
1. This is a test. This is a test of the Teapot Tuesday Broadcasting System. This is only a test. Had this been a real teapot, it would have a spout and a handle! This is only a test.

2. Actually, I am just seeing if you guys are paying attention. This is Teapot Tuesday ya know. I'm hoping you're paying attention and are quick to determine that this is actually the cookie jar!!!

What got me doing down this road is that many people have asked me how many teapots I have and what I will do when I run out? Well, let's see, I am on #36 (which happens to NOT be a teapot!) and I probably have another 12 or 13 teapots I can do. When I run out, I plan to go to the internet for inspiration and also to quite a few pictures that I have received from fellow SCSer's/bloggers of a variety of fun teapots.

Where do I keep all my teapots? Everywhere! The majority of them are in my kitchen sitting on top of kitchen cabinets right under the ceiling in that space, you know what I am talking about! I have several placed here and there around the house too depending on the look of the teapot!

3. Okay, so after last week's fiasco and the frosting fight that broke out in the middle of the tea party, I have decided to ban whipped cream from the tea party. So, if you wanna bring whipped cream with your strawberries, you can, you just have to come in the back door. Whisper....I'll meet you back there, I love whipped cream! Giggle!

SO, if you feel moved by Cindy's Inspirational COOKIE JAR....let's see your card! Upload it to our gallery with code TPT36 so we can find it! Extra credit if you add whipped cream!!
~michelle~

Prima Marketing Designer Paper - IN STORE!

Flirty Little Secrets Prima Marketing Inc

Flirty Little Secrets paper collection: 65 LB heavyweight paper, double sided 12”x12”. Acid and lignin free

~michelle~

Even MORE Pink Paisley Fetching/Winsome Goodies!

Chipboard Alphabet Fetching Winsome Collection Pink Paislee
A fabulous new font from Pink Paislee now in chipboard! Self adhesive chipboard alphabets can be inked, sanded, or left as is to add dimension to your projects. 111 total pieces; 2 sheets per package.

Alphabet Stickers Fetching Winsome Collection Pink Paislee

Cardstock stickers that coordinate with the Fetching collection. Includes uppercase, lowercase, and numbers. Each sheet measures approximately 6" x 12"

Brads Fetching Winsome Collection Pink Paislee

Brad sets that coordinate with the Fetching collection. Each set includes 3 corduroy brads, 3 velvet brads, 3 gemstone brads and 3 printed epoxy brads.

Don't forget GLITTER saves you 20% off your entire order.....so you can load up your cart!

Be sure to check out the DEAL OF THE DAY....it's 50% of Maya Road products....talk about a deal! Have fun!! ~michelle~

More Pink Paislee's Fetching/Winsome Collection Goodies IN STORE!

Petals Fetching Winsome Collection Pink Paislee
Lightweight canvas fabric flowers that are tea dyed and wrinkled to create the perfect shabby look! Each flower measures approximately 3" in diameter. Package includes 2 flowers (1 of each color)

Press Ons Fetching Winsome Collection Pink Paislee

Pink Paislee Press Ons can be used on just about any surface allowing you to add the perfect accent to your projects! The hardest part will be deciding which design to use first. Each sheet measures approximately 4" x 8"

Chipboard Elements Fetching Winsome Collection Pink Paislee

Pre-printed chipboard shapes that coordinate perfectly with the Winsome collections!

Each clear box includes 19 pieces of self adhesive shapes.

Check out all these and more in the store!

~michelle~

Friday Challenge 32!

Friday Challenge 32: March 13

Hostess: Cindy (Mothermark)

Challenge: The Luck of the Irish!

Details: We're talking St. Patricks Day here! Shamrocks, Leprechauns, Rainbows with Pots of Gold at the end! Get lucky with today's challenge!

Get lucky with a four leaf clover. Okay, so its lacking a leaf!! Have you ever really tried to hunt down a four leaf clover? It aint' happening!!

Okay, I double dawg dare ya to get lucky today! Get your pot of gold out, get your leprechauns inked up, get your shamrocks ready to roll! Have fun! Oh! and don't let the fact that it's Friday, the 13th scare ya! More reason to create somethin' lucky today!

Pink Paislee's Fetching/Winsome Collection - IN STORE!

Little cowboys love to chase after outlaws on the open range...or maybe just in the back yard. The Fetching collection captures the charming appeal of the boy who wants to be stylish for dress-up, yet rugged when playtime comes around.

Paper is printed on 65 lb. heavyweight matte paper. Single sided. Acid and lignin free. Each sheet measures 12" x 12.5"

~michelle~

Teapot Tuesday #35

It's Tuesday and time for a new teapot from Cindy's collection to inspire you! Check out her teapot in the photo above and then create a card using it as your inspiration! It can be the color scheme, the shape, or anything that inspires you!

If you decide to play along....please use code TPT35 when you upload your card to the gallery so we can find your work!! ~michelle~

Prima Artistry Flowers: Text Mix and Scribe Mix - IN STORE!

Artistry Flowers Text Mix Prima Marketing

These vintage style flowers are perfect for those who want a quick and beautiful embellishment to add. Each flower is pre-made with layers of printed blossoms and gorgeous floral centers. Not self adhesive. Includes 6 flowers.

~michelle~

Prima Artistry Flowers: Trio - IN STORE!

Artistry Flowers Trio Y Scribe Trio

Prima MarketingThese vintage style flowers are perfect for those who want a quick and beautiful embellishment to add. Each flower is pre-made with layers of printed blossoms and gorgeous floral centers. Not self adhesive. Includes 6 flowers

Deal of the Day is Maya Road at 50% off....add the code GLITTER at checkout for an additional discount....can you say BIG SAVINGS!!! Check it out!!!

~michelle~

Lots of Eye Candy Today....

Check out the March Design Team Gallery, Mixin' It Up! Our focus this month was to use a variety of products that are availible in the store. Check out the papers, stickers, flowers and ribbons in a variety of styles!

The above photo includes lots of items: an alterable cd tin, Euphoria Paper collection, Imaginisce Bling Buds, Imaginisce Pocket Full of Posies, May Arts Ribbon, American Craft Thickers.

It's Friday, so we have a CHALLENGE for you!!

Friday Challenge 31

Hostess: Daniela

Challenge: Altered chipboard

Details: Embellish chipboard letters/accents and use on a project.

The keyword for the challenge is FC31. Please use this keyword when uploading your project into our gallery. We'd love to see what you come up with!!

Make sure you check back every Friday for a new challenge!

This Friday's Challenge Gallery Submissions may be seen here.

~michelle~

Prima Marketing - Clear Stamps - IN STORE!

Don’t be fooled by their small sizes…these tiny stamps are capable of more than what you would expect. Each piece can be stamped over and over to create a whole background design on paper. Try making your own patterned paper by stamping these on cardstock. Approximately 2.5”x3” each

~michelle~

Teapot Tuesday #34

It's Tuesday...and that means Cindy has a teapot to inspire us with! Check out the texture on these! Let yourself be inspired by this little teapot and then show us what you've got! Upload your creation into the gallery with the keyword TPT34 so we can find your creation and give it some love! Have fun!! ~michelle~

More Prima Artistry Flowers - IN STORE!

Artistry Flowers 529543 Mini Tin Prima Marketing
These vintage style flowers are perfect for those who want a quick and beautiful embellishment to add. Each flower is pre-made with layers of printed blossoms and gorgeous floral centers. Not self adhesive. Artistry flowers inside the tin cans are only slightly different from those sold in hanging packaging.
Can size: 2.25 x 4.5 inch

Artistry Flowers Mini Tin Prima Marketing
These vintage style flowers are perfect for those who want a quick and beautiful embellishment to add. Each flower is pre-made with layers of printed blossoms and gorgeous floral centers. Not self adhesive. Artistry flowers inside the tin cans are only slightly different from those sold in hanging packaging.
Can size: 2.25 x 4.5 inch
~michelle~