Friday, January 29, 2010

We have our FIRST WINNER!

Wow, you ladies are FAST! Thanks for spreading the word.  We hit 125 followers.... actually we hit 126! So I hopped on over to Random.org........


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Here are your random numbers:
126 
Timestamp: 2010-01-29 22:57:01 UTC


Lucky #126! Look like our NEWEST follower signed up just in time!! Erin please send your address to jenn@torendi.net to claim your Karen Foster Designs Bag and Paper Crafts Pins! 







Keep spreading the word! Only 24 more followers till we give away out next CHA prize!

Thursday, January 28, 2010

CHA Goodies for Torendi Blog Followers!!!!

Hopefully everyone already knew that when Torendi hit 150 blog followers we were giving away some Torendi Rub-Ons.  Well we decided to up the ante with some goodies from CHA. We will be having a giveaway at 125, 150, 175, and 200 followers now! The first giveaway is only 11 followers away! Please help us spread the word and gain some followers so you could win these awesome CHA prizes!

At 125 Followers we will be giving away this Karen Foster Designs Bag and two Paper Crafts Pins.


At 150 followers we still be giving away some Torendi rub-ons (your choice) and a Little Yellow Bicycle Bag.  (This bag was a hit at the show, we had people stop us to find out where to get it)


At 175 followers we will be giving away this pink Making Memories Apron! Perfect for getting crafty in!


These adorable butterflies are on the apron pockets.


At 200 followers we will be giving away this Making Memories messenger bag! Let me tell you this bag is not only adorable but comfortable!


All giveaways will be drawn randomly from our followers.  You could potentially win all 4 prizes! Please help Torendi spread the word, and GOOD LUCK!

P.S. Don't forget all Bam Pop! is on SALE NOW!

New Bam Pop! and it's ON SALE!

Bam Pop! just released some super rad stamps and they are available at Torendi NOW! Check out the SALE SECTION of the store, ALL Bam Pop! is on SALE!





Instant Love (New to Torendi)


Hellobot (A Torendi favorite back in stock!)



Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Torendi at CHA!



Tiff, Kelly and I took a class with Claudine Hellmuth.  It was supposed to be two hours but went for three.  It was awesome but we were in need of some serious clean up! Tiff posted more about it (HERE) on her blog.


Here I am with Amy! The winner of our CHA Employee Contest!


Amy hard at work in the AC booth


We did a make and take at the Silhouette Booth, and I am happy to say that their programing will work for MACs in the next few months! (at least that is what I was told and we all know MACs are SUPER trendy)



Cosmo Cricket Joy Ride! LOVE IT!


CHA had a section for designers to sell their work, I would want these designers to work for me!


Liquid Scrap Dots by Helmar. Great idea!



Cute new tags by Jillibean Soup and a little basket from their booth.






The ground leaving the convention center was even trendy!


I managed to take home a few extra goodies from CHA to GIVEAWAY! So be sure to stay tuned for your chance to win!

Hey... this is Amy...
What a incredible experience CHA was for me. It was overwhelming magnificent. I met a ton of people...got to see a ton of stuff and enjoyed every minute of it.

Jenn asked me to do a review on what I saw at the show....Things that are 'Trendy'...Here are several lines that I loved...

What isn't trendy about Basic Grey...one of the industry leaders in Paper Crafts...

Tim Holtz, what DOESN'T that guy do? He unveiled his new line with Sizzix along with a new machine!

I know that his Idea-ology line isn't new but it is fantastic...the concept of paper arts to jewelry is pure genius....he has new releases to the line...

We were able to experience it, live and in person with this fabbie make 'n take...

I went over to the GCD Studios booth because I wanted to finally meet Lori Roop...It was absolutely sheer luck in timing...I was on my way out to catch my shuttle...GCD was also doing a jewelry Make 'n Take but I didn't have time...

Lori gave me hers....what a sweetheart!!! Thanks Lori!!!!


Sorry for the blurry pic...but I wanted to share it with you since it is so fun! It is from their Melody Ross line of products.


Making Memories is definitely thee Powerhouse when it comes to the industry and they just released their Vintage Groove Jewelry Designs line.

What's not to love about the ultra vintage & feminine line?

You can certainly bet that I'm going to be dabbling in jewelry making soon. The upside to this is that it won't tarnish and it is affordable...the downside....another hobby...LOL.

I'm happy to report that the 'Woodland Creatures' craze is still going strong...

Adornit by Carolee Creations has combined owls and fabric...


Here are some fun lines by My Little Shoebox...


How about fun stuff for kids of all ages?

I love the Material Girl line by Cosmo Cricket...

Check out Fly a Kite by October Afternoon...


Here's the last trend I wanted to share with you...

Home Economics...LOL...home oriented stuff...

That's just a very small part of the trends that are out there in paper land....hope that you've enjoyed some CHA pics...

I wanted to do a shout out to Jenn and the Torendi Gals...thanks so much for this fantabulous opportunity!!!!

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Torendi is CHA Bound!

We are off to California to find items that are "So Trendy" just like this awesome card. I wish all our friends, followers and customers could come with us. Of course we don't want you to feel left out, so starting tomorrow we are offering 20% off all Torendi orders. Yes, that includes sale items and our kits! You can really rack up the savings!

COUPON CODE: CHA2010

Sale runs Friday January 22nd thru Tuesday January 26th! All orders will be shipped when we return on Tuesday.

I Heart Kawaii and Kawaii Phrases Rub-ons were used on this card.

Be sure to look for Amy's CHA review shortly after we return!