May 21st, 2008

Children’s Birthday Cards

Here are a couple card samples I sent to a card company. I’m still working with this company to come up with a children’s birthday collection but these two didn’t make the cut! I just thought I’d share them with you because they didn’t want to be filed away without seeing the light of day!

I’ve been working on a number of projects and ideas for upcoming work so I’m hoping to share as much as possible with you. Most of the good/accepted work can’t be seen until it’s been produced but I’m always happy to share my process or rejected work! ;0) 

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COMMENTS:

  1. May 21st, 2008 at 12:39 pm

    ~~WHAT?!!~ They need their eyes checked! Those are FABULOUS!!



  2. May 21st, 2008 at 12:40 pm

    Wauw they are simply lovely.
    I can´t understand why the didn´t wanted to accept them.
    They are to cute to be true.
    Love all of your work.
    Dot-scrap (www.dot-scrap.dk)



  3. May 21st, 2008 at 12:40 pm

    Are you kidding??!! How could these NOT make the cut…I’d buy them in a heartbeat! They are so precious!



  4. May 21st, 2008 at 12:42 pm

    I really like those cards, they are great! =)



  5. May 21st, 2008 at 12:48 pm

    I can’t believe they didn’t scoop these right up! I would buy these for my grandchildren….any children, actually….without hesitation. Lovely work, Rachelle!



  6. May 21st, 2008 at 1:07 pm

    Holy cow!! These were not accepted?? They are more gorgeous than anything out there! What they *do* accept must be out of this world ~ I personally think all of your work is amazing :)



  7. May 21st, 2008 at 1:27 pm

    omg, i love them! make more please!



  8. May 21st, 2008 at 1:28 pm

    I really like those cards, they are so lovely



  9. May 21st, 2008 at 1:28 pm

    it’s beautiful



  10. May 21st, 2008 at 2:00 pm

    More PLEASE!!! Oh my goodness these are darling. What was that company thinking???? Keep up the great work !!!Shawna



  11. May 21st, 2008 at 2:06 pm

    Hey, you can’t just file these away. They have to be made into stamps. I would love to have them!! I have missed cute number stamps and these are just lovely!!! Continue working on them please!!!!



  12. May 21st, 2008 at 2:52 pm

    What Rachelle is saying is that She was the one who decided they wouldnt make the cut, I dont think she sent these to the card company, she sent others that she cant show us in case they are published



  13. May 21st, 2008 at 2:53 pm

    No thats not correct its 5 am and i cant read properly at this time of the morning SORRY!! I skipped over the first sentence. Im sicker than i thought



  14. May 21st, 2008 at 5:49 pm

    WTH!!! These are absolutely adorable!! What card company is this??!! We all need to write them a letter telling them that they need to accept ALL of your illustrations!! They are ALL totally incredible and I would buy them in 2 seconds, and I haven’t bought a card in 12 years!! (Since I joined Stampin’ Up!) I LOVE all of your work so please don’t be discouraged. I know everyone that reads your blog just LOVES your work. I know, I’ve talked to quite a few of the ladies that visit here!! Thanks again Rachelle, for your wonderful talent and for sharing with us. Oh, one quick question…Do you ever think you might do Milo in a Sailor outfit, maybe a peacoat and hat, holding a sailboat or a lifepreserver or anything like that? I’m a total nautical person and I would love to see a stamp like that. Thanks again!
    Lorraine
    http://www.lorrainerowe.blogspot.com



  15. May 21st, 2008 at 6:16 pm

    Thanks for sharing!
    Personally I think they would be great for kids cards.

    So Now you have to get them produced into rubber stamps! They are too gorgeous not to.

    Carol Mcleod xxx



  16. May 21st, 2008 at 6:26 pm

    Hehe thanks for all your great comments! Don’t worry, I’m not too discouraged just yet! The company gave me some great feedback on the designs and they just want to potentially bring the collection in a different direction.

    I’ll definitely look into turning these into stamps though! That’s a great idea. In the meantime, the cards aren’t completely going to waste - I’ve added them to my Imagekind gallery, so if anyone wants, they can purchase them there :o)

    http://www.imagekind.com/GalleryProfile.aspx?gid=592a8bdd-690d-4e3e-ae5d-0c329b4e3201

    Lorraine - Thanks for your kind words! I’ll definitely keep your nautical theme in mind for my next collection. I really like that idea!



  17. May 21st, 2008 at 7:56 pm

    Espectacular…………gracias………..



  18. May 21st, 2008 at 11:30 pm

    they are lovely~



  19. May 22nd, 2008 at 1:15 am

    So Cute :O)



  20. May 22nd, 2008 at 1:58 am

    Hello Rachelle , they are sooooooooooooooooooooo lovely , I think Lorraine has right , we should all send letters , I would also buy them in 2 seconds . Let those people read our messages , maybe they change their minds ! Have a nice day , regards from Holland , Alina



  21. May 22nd, 2008 at 4:15 am

    These are beautiful and I can’t believe why they don’t want them!

    I would love to see a feature on your step by step process in designing these. All your work is so adorable.



  22. May 22nd, 2008 at 5:36 am

    Wow!!!
    Fantastic designs….keep up the great work…
    If you did decide to turn them into stamps i would def buy them at a drop of a hat!
    Hugs Rach



  23. May 22nd, 2008 at 1:07 pm

    How could anyone reject those adorable designs! They are really cute Rachelle…loving all the illustrations you design!



  24. May 22nd, 2008 at 1:18 pm

    I hope you make them into stamps!!! :))
    These are way to eye catching to just file away…
    I’ll buy them in a heartbeat..Rubber up.. :)



  25. May 23rd, 2008 at 4:21 am

    I would like to see those made into stamps to.. All the numbers, and maybe an alphabet?.. ;-)
    They are really really cute!..



  26. May 26th, 2008 at 6:11 pm

    Well more fool them, when you do get them on the shelves blow a raspberry to the one’s who turned them down hee-hee.
    Kerry
    http://keskardskreations.blogspot.com/



  27. July 2nd, 2008 at 5:03 pm

    Love the cards Rachel. Those teddies are fab. Did you draw them or are they stamps?

    Anne xx



  28. July 3rd, 2008 at 12:42 pm

    Anne Evans - these cards are drawn and not going to be turned into stamps as of yet :o) Thanks for your comment!



  29. August 21st, 2008 at 2:49 pm

    I am fan of your characters ! All of them are so beautiful, funny, aso.
    Do you illustrate children fairy tales or books ? Do you designer ?

    i love your blog thank you very much



  30. August 22nd, 2008 at 8:58 am

    Thanks Fée Flo! I am definitely interested in illustrating children’s books. I am just so busy at the moment, I haven’t had a chance to advertise myself to publishers… but I hope to very soon!



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