Here is a really quick page I made using the new JustRite Medallion Stamps and Custom Dies.

"This photo of a mushroom after rain, appeared to be hidden in a dark grotto, this is the effect I wanted to achieve on the page, with spellbinder leaves it was possible."

Creating these tactile little butterflies is such fun, the great thing about them is youcan glue them to a brooch pin and the recipient of the card can remove it and use it as a brooch

DESIGN TEAM CALL for DOWNUNDER DIRECT 

We are pleased to announce a new call for more design team members for DownUnder Direct Wholesale. While we have a fantastic team already, we would like to extend this invitation.

Our extra design colleagues will have the privilege of not just designing with any scrapbook item but will partner with the industry’s leading quality and superior products.

These will include the Pinnacle Brands of Bazzill Basics Paper, Spellbinders, Le Crystelle, Swarovksi, and JustRite Stamps.

Please read the following information to apply for this design call or pass this onto anyone who you feel would be suitable to submit design work to us.

Where do I email my submissions to: 
IMPORTANT: MUST email to downunderdt@gmail.com

When do submissions close:
Round one 31st May 2012

When will the selection be announced:
June 15th 2012

What is the criteria to enter:
MUST HAVE:
Have your own blog to showcase work
Be computer savvy to be able to upload and/or email completed work to your Team leader.
A good Team spirit
All submissions must be your own original work.
Be living in Australia
MUST NOT HAVE: 
You must NOT own a profit/trading craft business however you can be an employee in the industry.

What will be the workload requirement for the winning members:
Must be able to produce 2 x cards, 2 x layouts and 1 x OTP each month Plus One tutorial every two months. (If you are selected for just cardmaking or layouts only ..then the requirement will be 4 x cards OR 4 x layouts per month plus the OTP and tutorial)

How do I submit my designs:
Via email only with images not larger then 2MB each image.

How many samples of my work do I send: 
Please send us four items: 2 x card samples 2 x layout samples.

 How many rounds will be involved in the design call: 
Two: If you are selected from the first round you will then be required to submit to us projects that we will give you in the 1st week of June to be back to us prior to our decision on the 15th June

What are the prizes for the winning members:
A prize package will include a Spellbinders Grand Calibur plus Bazzill Basics Paper, Spellbinder Dies, Le Crystelle BLING-abilities and Justrite stamp products to the retail value of $100
Ongoing recognition as being apart of a Design Team for a leading craft wholesaler

How will I be paid for my on-going monthly work? 
This will be discussed with you if you are selected but rest assured that our current Design Team members chose to continue on with us after their first year ..hey we must be doing something right.

All submissions will be viewed and judged with the following criteria:
Design appeal
Overall quality and elegance.
IMPORTANT: Good use and representation of the products we sell. (The more you use our products on your entries the better chance you will have of being selected)

Is there a theme to follow for submission:
No… round one is simply samples of your work for us to choose you to move to round two. If you qualify to round two we will then begin to ask for specifics.

How long will I be required to work on the team:
12 months

Do I need to submit anything else other then my work:
Yes. Please include in your submission a short reason why you feel you would like to be on our team.

Will there be any other work involved: 
Yes you MAY be asked to design work for our product advertisements if required.

Will I be reporting directly to DownUnder Direct or will there be a team co-ordinator:
Yes you will be required to report to a team leader/co-ordinator.