I can't really call them failed Easter projects, because they are actually really cute, but they are some of the projects I'd submitted to several magazines and had been rejected, (and they were doing Easter way back in December. Ever try to find ceramic Easter eggs in December?).
*sigh*
I submit a lot. I get rejected a lot.
My big dream someday is that the mags come calling me instead one day by the hoards
and I say "shoo, shoo, you peasants! I'm sorry, but I am just tooooo busy and in demand for you.Oh, that's Elle Decor calling darlings. Goodbye. click! " :) in my dream I also sit on a throne, wear a red velvet cape with my solid gold crown, and have a good-looking young man feed me grapes while another rubs my feet.
oh yeah, Easter.
The first one is a mini-canvas in a little rustic basket for a place card holder with reindeer moss and the name stamped with vintage stamps.
The second is using scrapbook rub-ons on ceramic eggs for displays. These are by Jenni Bowlin. You could also do this on blown to eggs if you really wanted to make the effort.
Here's what I learned about blown out eggs; If you do them and don't get all of the gunk out; in about a week you start looking around for that wretched smell you just can't place.
Now that St. Patty's day is over... Happy Easter Bloganista's!
Get crafting! And someone get me some grapes!
If you like these project's you also love These handstamped eggs.
If you like these project's you also love These handstamped eggs.
Jen
"Failed Easter Projects"? I think not, these are lovely and I will give them a try. Do not be discouraged, keep sending in your designs!
ReplyDeleteLove them Jen! Don't give up!
ReplyDeleteThat just means that those magazines weren't the right ones for you, keep on sending in your ideas because persistence pays. You have great ideas and soon someone will notice. Never give up!
ReplyDeleteI love them too ! Keep submitting girl !
ReplyDeleteWell, those magazines don't know what they're missing. I love these! Totally not fails. Someday you will be featured in tons of magazines.
ReplyDeletei like the mini canvas - and the eggs with the rub on - great idea.
ReplyDeleteFailed ? No way, they are all wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThose projects are so sweet! There are no fails in my book.
ReplyDeleteI love how those turned out! I would never classify those as a failure, they are better than some of my BEST attempts! Keep on submitting your great ideas!
ReplyDeleteI think they are all very cute. Sorry for the rejections:( We all like them though!
ReplyDeletei love the little canvas! did you paint the bunnies on?
ReplyDeleteyou have more talent in your little finger than most of us have in total!
looking forward to seeing some more failed projects, hah!
Those are beautiful!! Okay - teach me how to market. What do you mean by you "submit to magazines?" I am out in left field when it comes to marketing my art. Help! Thanks! (Don't give up - many famous people heard "no" over an over - Pres. Lincoln, for one - hang in there!)
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We have been "cracking" some eggs too! Stop by and see ours, Jen!
ReplyDeleteThey don't know what they are missing.. The little wire baskets place card holders are way cute! Keep trying, you have great ideas & dreams come true.. maybe even grape dreams:-) Bella
ReplyDeleteThese are terrific ideas! I'm ABSOLUTELY doing the rub-ons on the eggs. Can you get Easter rub-ons at Hobby Lobby or Michaels? That's about all we have here.
ReplyDeletelove the jbs rub-ons on those eggs; thanks for the inspiration:)
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I love th eggs that you used the rub ons on!!
ReplyDeleteThese are GREAT projects! I would have torn out these pages from a magazine for SURE for my "files" :)!! Just too much fun!
ReplyDeleteI gave up on the magazine submission game about three years ago--the misses were outnumbering the hits too much! And yes, working out of season can be tiresome.
ReplyDeleteThese are all hits--I esp. love the egg with the rub-ons perched in front of the little nest. So CUTE!
Oh Jen, I know the feeling! But look how many of us love to come see what you're up to! There's no rejection in that!
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYou are just too far ahead for the mags :-)
Cate
Please don't tell us that in these dreams you scream "Off with their heads!" lol. I'm sure as soon as you get your break they will be coming in the droves. Us "followers" will fight them back w/ pitchforks! I love the egg with the rub on details. I think it's worth keeping out all year around.
ReplyDeleteI think they're super cool! And hey, at least you are trying...I just buy and sell already crafted (and old) items! I do enjoy seeing new ideas in magazines though so keep trying!
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