Friday, March 4, 2011

Rejection is the sincerest form of flattery...or something like that.

I recently made my first attempt at publishing - cards that is. 

 I have a little experience with publication in other fields, psychology to be exact and strangely enough the process is pretty similar.

In the field of psychology, though - our journals don't have fun, colorful pictures and often the publisher offers a "revise & resubmit" option for submissions.

Not the case here - when it comes to publishing your papercrafting creations - you either make the cut, or you don't. 

There's always the opportunity to try for another publication (which I will definitely be doing!) ... but when it comes to Paper Craft Magazine's Go to Sketch Issue - the door is closed!

So what happens to all those cards that met their fate on the cutting room floor?

They end up HERE - at the Reject Blog Hop!!!
Note: I got the idea for this hop from another fabulous stamper, Laura Pryor! Thanks for the idea, Laura!

The Reject Blog Hop is a place to share your fabulous projects that didn't make the final cut. 

So let's get this Reject Party started!!!

Use the Linky below to share your favorite card that won't be published. 
**You have until March 11, 2001 11:59pm EST to submit** 

EDIT: Head over the Latisha Yoast's blog for a great article about submitting to magazine for publication - lots of valuable insight.

Here's one of my submissions - which is super simple and just my style. I am in love with PTI's most recent release which included these fabulous doily stamps and dies.


I think it's pretty snazzy!










 

Here's another one of my beloved rejects:
(I don't call them rejects to their faces, since that might give them a complex)

Admittedly - this one may have been a little too much of an interpretation of the original sketch (I was never good at following directions!) Also, I'm pretty sure the hot air balloon thing has been beaten to death in the papercrafting world.
 
(Notice my knack for making excuses for my rejected designs?! I'm like a mama bird protecting her chicks!!!!!)

 



Better luck next time, I suppose!  Until then - I'll be blogging away as usual:-)




Thanks for stopping by for some Damask Love - and keep on coming back for more!!!
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85 comments:

  1. Nancy L.March 4, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    i don't have any, not that they got accepted (i wish) but i haven't had a chance to submit anything lately :(

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  2. JenMarch 4, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    I personally love your card and think it is as good or better than some they have published lately. You know . . . you look at them in the magazine and say to yourself . . . "They published THAT?!?"

    I've never submitted anything for publication before. But it might be fun to make the leap and give it a try. Don't give up -- keep trying!

    ~ Jen @ Musings of A Crafty Mom
    www.gator-4-life.blogspot.com

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  3. TifanyMarch 4, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Beautiful card!!!

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  4. SamanthaMarch 4, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    This is a beautiful card Amber,my favorite thing about it is the color combo you went with, bold and bright and not colors you see everyday. I think the reject party is fun!

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  5. AnitaMarch 4, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    What a cool idea! Off to dig out one of my un published. Your card is stunning!

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  6. Paula LairdMarch 4, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Oh, this is gorgeous! Love it!

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  7. smdluxeMarch 4, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Wow, you did a wonderful job with your card. I'm feeling it too...the rejection. I think this was a fantastic idea. I'll post mine.

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  8. UnknownMarch 4, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    I love your rejection party idea!! I think it's a great way of celebrating that we make the effort. For me it was worth it, I enjoyed every minute of my card making process. Tomorrow I will post my first rejection. There were more than one...yep... LOL!

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  9. UnknownMarch 4, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    And BTW, loooove your card girl!!!

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  10. SeattleStamperMarch 4, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Wow, what an incredible card...I seriously LOVE it! Thanks again for starting up the Mr. Linky!

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  11. Susan R. OpelMarch 4, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Amber - I just love your style, and you just keep 'em coming. I DOUBT it will take you until 2050! Best of luck, and thanks, too, for your awesome response on Facebook. You seem to be a woman with a great attitude and a whole lot of integrity!

    Susan R. Opel
    Creative Editor, Paper Crafts magazine

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  12. Susan R. OpelMarch 4, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Oh! And I forgot to say that those earrings you are wearing in your Facebook profile picture are TO DIE FOR!

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  13. Charlene AustinMarch 4, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    OK this has to be the funnest linky party idea ever!! I'm adding you to my Reader. I got one happy email today but I didn't think I had a chance as I only submitted 2. Guess they didn't have enough other entries for Sketch #75. lol. And I agree with Susan that I love your style( and she is one lady who knows what she's talking about!)

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  14. UnknownMarch 4, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    I love love love your card! and I'm so gonna link up a card :) great idea for a hop!

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  15. Libby HicksonMarch 4, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Your card is GORGEOUS!! What a fun idea to link them up. :-) I'm going to post one of mine next week, if your linky is still active I'll link it then! :-)

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  16. Debbie GaydosMarch 4, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Amber, that card is SPECTACULAR! I love it! I happen to be the lucky holder of FOUR rejects, lol, I will get them on my blog and link up over the next few days. What a fun idea! :)

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  17. AllyMarch 4, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Ahhh, this is beautiful and I cannot believe it didn't make the cut! I'm sure if you keep trying, you'll be published soon!

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  18. AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Thanks for starting this Amber! Love your card. Great interpretation of the sketch. I'll have a few more coming up in the next few days...

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  19. Glenda JMarch 4, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Ok, I'm so into this! Fabulous idea!

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  20. Jen DMarch 4, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Oh i just love it- goregous!

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  21. UnknownMarch 4, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    What a great idea, thanks for getting it going!
    Your project is delightful and the colors are so fresh!

    B-

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  22. UnknownMarch 4, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Too funny...but a great idea. I love your card and it's certainly "good enough" to be published...you just never know what they're looking for. I got one out of 10 submissions picked up today...and it's was probably in the bottom 3 of my favs from what I submitted LOL Like Charlene said...I'm thinking they only had 3 subs for that sketch

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  23. JenMarieMarch 4, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Oh this is STUNNING!!

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  24. Sara HentonMarch 4, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    This just came out amazing!! I just love the bright colors you used

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  25. DianaMarch 4, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    What a fun idea this is!!! I think that all the "rejects" on here are just great!!

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  26. JaniceAileenMarch 4, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    LOVE this Amber! What a great idea!

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  27. Veronica ZMarch 4, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    I think your card, and everyone elses looks fabulous! I'll be stopping by to visit your blogs!

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  28. Glenda JMarch 4, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Love your card...btw.

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  29. BrendaMarch 4, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    This is such a great idea! How fun to celebrate the rejects! I plan to add some of mine next week.

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  30. PegMarch 4, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Thanks for sharing your card and setting up the linky! I love the bright and sunny doilies! I will definitely be bookmarking this because I'll enjoy having this to look back to for more ideas when the issue comes out.

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  31. Lisa SomervilleMarch 4, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    How pretty - love your colors! Keep submitting :)!

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  32. CristinaMarch 4, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    I can't believe they didn't take this! I love the colors, the white space, the design - everything. I was looking back through your blog and you make beautiful cards!

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  33. CarisaMarch 4, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    i absolutely adore your card - it's stunning!!! i think this is a great idea to celebrate all the beautiful cards that didn't get picked up this time around.

    for those that didn't make it, just keep submitting! don't give up - if this is something you truly love *and i can tell you do* it will happen and when it does, it will totally be worth the wait!! i know it was for me :D

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  34. ChelleMarch 4, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    this is a great idea...as soon as I do my blog about it I will link it up.

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  35. Leigh Ann BairdMarch 4, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    The best blog hop ever! LOL Your cards are wonderful, Amber!

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  36. Heather MartinMarch 5, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    I LOVE your blog! I don't have any cards to link as I just recently discovered the awesomeness that is Paper Crafts magazine...but I do plan on submitting a couple things for the Sept/Oct submission call! I've become a follower, so now I will stalk, I mean visit, your blog daily! :o)

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  37. Tenia NelsonMarch 5, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    These cards rock!!! Love your blog and I will be following!!!

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  38. Sylvia BlumMarch 5, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    what a great idea! will post my rejected card in a minute on my blog ... fun blog hop.. will visit ALL entries

    Amber, your cards are so beautiful! I can't imagine why they are NOT accepted... seriously.. I absolutely LOVE your work!

    {hugs} Sylvia

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  39. SuzanneMarch 5, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Amber, I think this is the most hilarious idea for a blog hop ever! I know what you mean about publishing at work, in so many ways it's easier you pick your reviewers, they give you feedback, etc. Sigh. You have a great blog and do fabulous work!!! You will get published - your style is amazing. I agree with Jennifer (above) - sometimes you look at certain cards and think "How on earth..." But not with yours! Have a great weekend!

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  40. Laura PryorMarch 5, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    OHGSH!!!!!! I am a new follower to your blog within the last couple of days since we each won for the Feb Gallery Challenge. And I'm just seeing this post!!!! This is FABULOUS! I'm so glad you acted on what was just a fleeting thought! And thank you for giving me a lil' nod! That was so nice of you!!! I am heading to link up my rejects right now!!
    I am loving being a new follower. I think your work is brilliant!!

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  41. Sarah J MoermanMarch 5, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Your cards are GORGEOUS!!! What a fun party! :) Linked up one of my rejects. Thanks for hosting.

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  42. BMarch 5, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Lovely cards and what a fun idea for a blog hop! Thanks for hosting this fun hop, Amber!

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  43. Rachel IzakowiczMarch 5, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    This is such a wonderful idea!!! I have plenty of rejects to share and will be spreading them out during the week, but definitely want to link up some here too ;-) Your cards are stunning - both are definitely going into my inspiration folder - just got my doily stamp set yesterday!! Thanks for hosting - this is fab! xoxo

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  44. Basement StamperMarch 5, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    I think both of your cards are great, but I really like the first one, the colors are wonderful and I love the dimension of it. Thanks for suggesting the hop so we could see some marvelous creations that we might not otherwise have seen.

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  45. AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    wow, I LOVED yor card, and frankly I am tired of looking at he same designers all the time. I think you should have been published and so many others too from looking at the cards. I'm off to joinyou hop! Rejects unite!! I wish we could start up our own magazine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  46. AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    great idea-thanks for hosting! I have added mine to the hop!

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  47. Julie CampbellMarch 5, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    First of all... your cards are AMAZING! I would have picked them for sure! It makes me feel better about my 'rejects'! ;) Thanks for the fun hop! I love seeing everyone's projects.

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  48. itsallrosiMarch 5, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    love that you organized this, and I love your fresh, fruity cards!

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  49. Andi (RrlScrapGal)March 5, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Holy smokes.. these cards are gorgeous!!!!!! Love your rejects:) I have never submitted and you girls are giving me courage to just let the chips fall!

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  50. SuzanneMarch 5, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Amber ... thanks for setting this up. There's so much talent on this page alone, I don't feel bad that mine didn't get picked up.

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  51. Diane JaquayMarch 5, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    What a great idea this post is! I love both of your cards (particularly the balloon card). I've not worked up the courage to submit anything yet. I think it's because of my fear of rejection ;) Keep trying, you're work is amazing!

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  52. Ashley NewellMarch 5, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Your cards are beautiful! I just started following your blog! Keep submitting! I'm sure you'll be accepted really soon!

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  53. SuzstampsMarch 5, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Love your card. This is a great idea. I'll post one of my rejects! Thanks for the opportunity!

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  54. Katie SkiffMarch 5, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    WOW!! Your cards are beautiful!! I am off to post my rejects...

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  55. Lisa WMarch 5, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    I love your cards, especially the balloons one. Thanks for giving us the chance to show off our rejects. I just uploaded mine.

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  56. Betsy VMarch 5, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Your cards are beautiful, Amber! Thanks for doing the hop...so fun! :-)

    Paper Crafts Go-to Gal
    Betsy Veldman

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  57. Laura EvangelineMarch 5, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    I've just discovered your blog, and I'm in love!

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  58. AnonymousMarch 6, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    Amber, this is such a brilliant, sporty, positive and fun idea! Just added mine. Your work, by the way, is amazing, love how you tackle so much different crafts and really rock all of them! Adding your blog to my Google Reader right now.
    And I read somewhere that you speak spanish, so feel free to practise with me whenever you want. Soy española y vivo en Madrid ;)

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  59. Sylvia/LittleTreasuresMarch 6, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Great projects. We are all Winners in our own way. There are so many pretty cards above, enjoyed seeing them. I like your "Reject"idea, just great fun after the fact.

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  60. Jocelyn OlsonMarch 6, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    What a great idea! It's great to see all of the beautiful cards. I LOVE your cards--both of them are *stunning*! I've also published in the academic world and think this process is much more nerve-wracking. ;)

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  61. Glenda JMarch 6, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Apparently, in the art world, this is known as a Salon des Refusés. An exhibition of rejected works - the most famous one being in 1863 in Paris. It included Manet's famous Luncheon on the Grass (Le déjeuner sur l’herbe) .

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  62. Amanda ProfumoMarch 6, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Oh, how I love this idea! Your cards are awsome... I submitted 4-5 and none of them got picked up! :( BUT< like you, I will keep trying and keep submitting! It's bound to happen for us eventually! ;) Thanks for the inspirtaion!

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  63. FLEUR de LoMarch 6, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    What a FANTASTIC idea!!! It will be so fun to come back to this post when the publication comes out, too. It's all part of the how-to of getting published. Something I have yet to learn. :)

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  64. CassandraMarch 6, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    The recipients of these cards will love them Amber, and they have no idea they are rejects. The colours are amazing and I particularly like your take on the diagonal circles, balloons were an inspired choice. Great idea this blog post, as we are all pretty proud of what we submitted.

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  65. UnknownMarch 6, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Your cards are just beautiful, Amber! Your attention to detail is amazing. Thanks for starting this hop for all us "rejects" this is so fun and everyone is very talented! No worries, ladies, I'm sure we will all get there sooner or later! :)

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  66. kasia c.March 6, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    First of all, fabulous idea! Your cards are gorgeous.
    Second, you have a new follower for sure! You have the most wonderful use of bold colour and simple design. I LOVE it!

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  67. CraftyJARMarch 6, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    So sorry your cards didn't make it. I love the air balloon card. Don't give up trying though you do wonderful work.
    Judy
    Your new follower
    http://craftyjar.blogspot.com/

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  68. Emily LeiphartMarch 6, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Amber, thank you for this wonderfully fun idea! Your cards are beautiful and far more fabulous than some of the cards I submitted. I just linked up! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!!

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  69. Kelly S.March 6, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Jimmeny Crickets! I can't believe these didn't get picked up. That balloon one is fabby in that sketch ( I also had a reject in the Sketch's pile!...it is such a cool sketch, though!). The doily card is so cheery and chic! You'll get there soon...I remember seeing a special mailbox featured on their webpage just a few short days ago ;)!

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  70. AnonymousMarch 6, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Those balloons are spectacular, the way you have them popped truly gives a feeling of flight! And the vibrant colors in your first card, holy moses, it's elegant in its simplicity!!

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  71. AJMarch 6, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE your cards- not sure how I stumbled on your blog, but I joined in on the rejection posts!! :)

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  72. ChanMarch 6, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Your cards are gorgeous, Amber! Thanks for starting this fun blog hop! :o)

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  73. LindseyMarch 7, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Brilliant idea for a hop, Amber! Thank you so much for organizing this. I think both of your (shhh, don't want to hurt their feelings) rejects are awesome! This was my first time submitting (and being rejected) but if this is the consolation prize, I'll try again! :P

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  74. Karolyn at Paper TherapyMarch 7, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Both cards are stunningly beautiful!! PC and its readers are missing out by not having either of these included in their mag. Really loving the reject hop, too. Super fun idea - thanks for taking it on!!

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  75. Katie Ann BrooksMarch 7, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Thanks for doing this Amber. I think your cards are great! I love both, the first is so lovley. I really like how you used white CS, simple, for both!

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  76. Donna B.March 7, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    I can't believe there are now 90 links here. Maybe Paper Crafts Mag should think about doing a double edition!!

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  77. NerinaMarch 7, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    I love your cards Amber - the first especially - so clean, classic and colourful! What a great idea to do this hop - it's interesting and fun!

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  78. UnknownMarch 7, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Amber, I ADORE your cards and appreciate a fun place to put my reject too! :-)

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  79. Windy Robinson Life HandmadeMarch 8, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    Amber, Thanks for hosting this! It has been so much fun seeing everyone's work:) You rock!

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  80. Savannah O'GwynnMarch 9, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    This was a super hard post for me to write--rejection is never fun. But I'm glad I joined in the fun. THANKS!

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  81. Sandy AngMarch 10, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Such a fantastic idea. Some really incredible creations here which are definitely publication worthy. The support that comes from other bloggers can be a great comfort for those of us who's been rejected.

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  82. Jen AdcockMarch 10, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Hey Lovely Amber!

    Just wanted to say that your generosity of spirit is just awesome! I haven't ever done the publishing dance, so don't know the joys or pitfalls but I can certainly appreciate what you've done here and it just confirms how magnificent you and the rest of your crafting contemporaries are. Hang in there folks! You've got to be in it to win it! Big squishy hugs all round! The publishers are sure to get it right one day.

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  83. Lisa SomervilleMarch 11, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Wonderful hop, lot's of talent!

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  84. Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking EditorApril 19, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Hey Amber! Thanks for linking this up to the In My Beautiful Balloon Challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)

    Fun blog hop! :)

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  85. Carole CampanileJune 10, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    I've never submitted anything and doubt I ever will; especially if these gorgeous cards are what is being rejected.

    Just can't believe all these cards were rejected. They are much nicer than some of the cards I have seen published.

    Good luck to all you ladies that continue to submit; I hope each of you gets a card published.

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