We have a winner!

I wanted to verify that the winner was actually going to be able to attend CHA before announcing it on the blog. I have heard back and YES she wants to go. Torendi is happy to introduce our CHA employee AMY TSURUTA from Tsuruta Designs. Her winning order was for 3 of the new Torendi Kawaii Rub-ons and I am eagerly waiting to see what she is going to create with them. See you in January, AMY! :D

CHA WINNER!?

I will be back later on with the CHA ticket winner.

Tis the Season!

The holiday spirit has Torendi in a generous mood! We have added these two adorable stamps sets to the SALE section of the store. Regularly $40, marked down to $25! (until Sunday night) It's our lowest price EVER! They will make the PERFECT stocking stuffer for any crafty friend (or yourself if your significant other is a little on the slow side). Priority shipping is always $5.00 at Torendi, so order today and they will arrive just in time to save the holidays! :D

If you would like to learn more about these stamps before ordering, please watch Tiffany's video. Product Review #1 Video

Today Stamp Set

Paris Stamp Set

For the love of Linen

Hello! I am so excited because today I have the opportunity to showcase for you some new takes on a product we all love... ribbon! This Shinzi Katoh Designs Torikago Linen Ribbon is wonderful because it's a natural fiber which is very appealing to me and it goes perfectly with any of the Earth Love paper line by Cosmo Cricut found in the Joy Kit avail at the Torendi Store.  With Christmas stirring around in the back of my mind I couldn't resist an ornament.

Not what you were expecting? That's the best selling point for me with Torendi's products they ease the transition of pushing the envelope! This wonderful ribbon screamed "Modernize Me!" so I was compelled to do so.This was a breeze to create: Cut a bunch (my very technical term for a lot!) of 1 1/2 circles. Again I chose this awesome patterned paper by Cosmo Cricut from the Earth Love line and black card stock from American Craft which is supplied in the kits avail at the store (colors may vary!). I also cut seven 2 inch circles from some red card stock from my scrap heap and punched out a 1 1/2 cicle from them making sure they were off center. Now for the fun part I broke out my hot glue gun to affix all the smaller circles in no particular order to tired old ornament and then looped some ribbon around the larger circles and affixed them as well. Below is a detail shot of the wonderful image on the linen:

For my next creation I wanted to show you something that got me really excited, because this is a naural fiber you can emboss it how cool is that? I wanted to create a precious object with the remainer of my ribbon so by framing it on my card I was able get this point across.

Here is a close-up of the embossed ribbon:

To emboss the ribbon simply rub the edges onto an embossing ink pad and the dip into embossing powder I choose a copper color. You will have to repeat several times on each side to get the result from this card. I hope you are left with some craft for thought and be sure to check out all of the stunning linen Ribbon Torendi has to offer in the Embellishment section! Have a fantastic day! Beth aka BR-T

More Modern Red?

The DT has a couple more "Modern Red" projects for you

Kelly has an adorable card on her blog HERE

and

Julie has the cutest fabric pouch, THAT YOU CAN WIN! HERE

Modern Red - Tim Holtz Inspired!

Heidi has an adorable little Tim Holtz inspired tag on her blog today using the December Kit of the Month "Modern Red". Here is a sneak peek. Head on over to her BLOG to see more!

"Modern Red"

Don't forget about your chance to go to the CHA TRADE SHOW as a Torendi employee! Details HERE!

CHA Reminder!

So who wants to go to CHA??? The Torendi girls need your help! We want to "hire" you to come and walk the floors of CHA with us in January and help us decide on what is "trendy" enough for Torendi to stock up on! How do you apply? SIMPLE! Everyone who makes a purchase between NOW and December 21st will automatically be entered for a chance to go to CHA*. Make two purchases, double your chance and so on. It's just that easy! Our new "employee" will be announced December 22nd, just in time for some extra holiday cheer!

*(Torendi is not covering airfare, hotel, meals or any other travel expenses. We are just providing you a pass to get into Winter CHA to have some fun with the torendi team!)*

The CHA "VIP" will also get a guest spot right here on the Torendi blog to tell everyone about the experience, new products, and all the Torendi fun! :D

Are you already going to CHA? Maybe help spread the word to a friend you would like to see join you! :D Also, there are NEW items in the SALE area!

CHOMP CHOMP CHOMP

*edited - out for publication - can still be purchased at Torendi*

Of course these were the next logical felties to come! They saw those yummy ghosts and got hungry! Buy your own ghost eater in the store today! Ghost can be found there too!

BOO!

*edited - out for publication - can still be purchased at Torendi*

Ok, maybe my little ghost felties aren't spooky enough to scare you but they are DONE and now FOR SALE in the store! :D

Are you a Ninja?!

This week we are sponsoring the Pink Ninjas!! Have you seen their blog? They have the RADEST prompts for crafting and an AWESOME DT of fun and funky ninja chicks! This weeks prompt is KAWAII! Play along for a chance to win the new Torendi "I Heart Kawaii" rub-ons and I think there is even a coupon code on the Pink Ninja Blog!

"I Heart Kawaii"

This is the card I made using the same Rub-ons and Bam Pop Paper!

December Madness!

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is really starting to sink in and things are just as exciting here at Torendi! December marks the official start of our new Design Team. I know you have seen them posting about Torendi on their blogs already, but they were going above and beyond their duties. On the 15th of every month Beth will be taking over the Torendi Blog with an awesome product feature with her own unique style, I'm excited to see what her first entry!

Today we also welcome the wonderfully talented Julie Campbell as our December Torendi Setter. I have already stopped by her blog this morning and she has an adorable holiday tag to share with you using the December Kit.

DECEMBER KIT! Are you all dying to see this new kit? Little birdies have told me that it is their favorite kit so far!

"Modern Red"

Close Up

Fabric in Kit

1 of these 3 clips are included at random

This postcard or the one featured in the main photo are included in the kit

What do you think? Too cute right?? I would love to hear your thoughts!

Want to see what this kit can do?? PLEASE go to Tiffany's Blog, SHE ROCKED THIS KIT! Here is just one of the MANY cards on her blog today.

You can find "Modern Red" HERE with a full list of all supplies.

We have also added Jillibean Soup kraft paper to the store (it goes perfectly with the new kit). Tiffany also used the Jillibean Soup Bean Stalks Polka Dot Ribbon for extra flair!

Happy Crafting this Holiday Season!

Just a Reminder!

Today is that last day for 20% off EVERYTHING at Torendi! Coupon Code THANKS
Don't forget that your purchase may also get you a ticket to CHA! :D More details HERE!

Today is the DAY!

20% off EVERYTHING! Coupon Code: THANKS

HAVE FUN SHOPPING THE STORE!

Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope you all get to enjoy some yummy treats like this one with your family and friends today!

Don't forget to use coupon code THANKS for 20% off your Torendi orders starting tomorrow thru Sunday! Those orders also enter you in a chance to go to winter CHA! More info, HERE!

POP ART! ;)

Have you ordered your "POP" kit yet? There are so many fun things just waiting to be made with it. Lindsay made this awesome wall hanging using POP! She is going to place a photo of her BFFs in it and I think it's cute that the little robots also represent the 3 of them. Thanks for sharing it with us! :)

BLACK FRDAY SALE ALL WEEKEND LONG AND A CHANCE TO GO TO WINTER CHA!

Who's ready to shop!?! Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year and of course Torendi is going to be involved! We are offering 20% off EVERYTHING in the store! That's right, ANYTHING! Imported items, stamps, paper packs, and even our new kawaii rub-ons! Friday November 27th - Sunday November 29 just use coupon code THANKS and the 20% off will automatically be taken off your purchase.

So who wants to go to CHA??? The Torendi girls need your help! We want to "hire" you to come and walk the floors of CHA with us in January and help us decide on what is "trendy" enough for Torendi to stock up on! How do you apply? SIMPLE! Everyone who makes a purchase between NOW and December 21st will automatically be entered for a chance to go to CHA*. Make two purchases, double your chance and so on. It's just that easy! Our new "employee" will be announced December 22nd, just in time for some extra holiday cheer!

*(Torendi is not covering airfare, hotel, meals or any other travel expenses. We are just providing you a pass to get into Winter CHA to have some fun with the torendi team!)*

The CHA "VIP" will also get a guest spot right here on the Torendi blog to tell everyone about the experience, new products, and all the Torendi fun! :D

Check out Tiffany!

Torendi's rockstar DT Extraordinaire, Tiffany, has this card featured on the MOD PODGE ROCKS BLOG! Go any love her some love!

Shinzi Katoh - Canvas Mushroom Fabric

Also, stay tuned for your chance to become a Torendi employee for the day?!?!?! :D

Do you EIC?

Have you ever tried the Etsy Inspired Challenge? If not, you need to go check it out and play along! Rumor has it there is a Torendi prize up for grabs this week! ;)

I decided to play along using the new Torendi I Heart Kawaii Rub-ons (seen below) and some Bam Pop! Paper.

Isn't he cute?!?!

I hope you decide to play along too!

Ultra Kawaii, Ultra Exclusive!

That's right, Torendi now has their own line of vinyl rub-ons! The awesomely talented Emily, from E.A.D Designs, created these rub-ons just for us!! I hope you love them as much as I do, cause I can't get enough of the cuteness!

Deliciously Kawaii

Kawaii Phrases

I Heart Kawaii

A Kawaii Day

NOW IN STOCK!!!!

New Items!

These fun Jillibean Soup Ribbons have just been added to the Torendi Store, find them HERE! (they just might be a hint into next month's kit)

Customer Projects!

Hooray! I love it when I go to my inbox and find emails from Torendi customers with beautiful Torendi creations attached! It puts a huge smile on my face every time. If you want to share a project with us, please send me an email, jenn@torendi.net. OR you can upload to our flickr or facebook pages! :)

This first project comes to us from Nicole Maki. She used "Joy" to create this amazing scrapbook wallet for her Mother in Laws 75th birthday! Isn't that so sweet??

The second project I want to share with you today is an original wall hanging by Jill Dion. She may be adding it to her etsy store (when I get the link I will be sure to post it). She used Torendi's Shinzi Katoh Classic Garden Linen Tape as a perfect addition to her art.

Don't forget that the linen tape used on this project and all our other imported items are still ON SALE until November 16th!

Sketchy Thursdays with Torendi!

This week we are happy to be sponsoring Sketchy Thursdays! Please go to their blog to find out how to play along for a fun Torendi prize, and don't forget to tell your friends! :)

It's BR-T Day!!!

It's Beth Ranney-Thomas Day (BR-T for short)!!!

You might be wondering why we decided to make a little wiggle room for a 3rd Design Team member... Well, here's why!

BR-T is like a magician...she can take a single product/stamp/embellishment/shape and go MacGuyver on it! She's REALLY good at showing different ways to use something!

Here's her winning card:

ummm, hello!!!! Isn't this COMPLETELY unique!?

Beth can make everything, from the conventional to the unconventional:

This elegant/rustic looking card is so pretty!

Take a look at this scene:

GORGEOUS!

Didn't she ROCK this sketch! I love how unique BR-T is :)

Her inner artist really shines though in her creations...

Great message!

This is BR-T in a single layout...

Beth's artist eye is phenomenal! I've been following her since day 1 in my crafting journey and I'm so happy she's joined Torendi as our Product Focus Guru!

Did you know that BR-T tweets? Follow BR-T and Torendi!

Don't forget, Torendi ALWAYS offers $5 shipping on all orders :)

Our Japanese imports are 15% off now through the 16th

and our Japanese stamps are 30% off, KILLER DEAL :)

Watch my product review HERE!

It's Heidi Day!

It's Heidi Day!!!

Heidi was one of the few scrappers/papercrafters that tried out for the Torendi Design Team.

Her style is clean and graphic and AWESOME :)

Here is my favorite entry of hers:

EVERYTHING about this card is clever, the "placemat", the microbeaded sushi roll, the saying on the chopsticks!

Here's one of her scrapbook layouts:

I adore her color combos and modern take on scrapbooking!

Here is a fun Halloween Layout! Who says your kids have to be in costume for these layouts?

Heidi is also apart of The Pink Ninjas Design Team, SPCC, and has her own challenge, Sketchy Thursdays! I look forward to seeing her kit of the month work for Torendi!

Don't forget our SALE going on RIGHT NOW through the 16th,

15% off all imported items and 30% of Japanese Stamps.

See my Youtube product review on these stamps HERE!

Torendi is sponsoring Sketchy Thursday SOON! So stay tuned for some scrappy goodness :)