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!

Did You See These?!

I know you all enjoyed the eye candy Beth showed us all on Friday using the OPP Good Luck Tape , but I wanted to make sure the rest of the Torendi design team got some love too. Check out the wonderful creations they have been coming up with.

Heidi's -funny but true layout- using "Bright"

Tiff's -awesome card using- A Kawaii Day Rub-ons

Kelly's -adorable card- using Happy Friends OPP Tape and paper from "Modern Red"

Even MacGyver loved tape...

 Hello all it's the 15th and that means it time for another product highlight! Today I am so excited to share another terrifically Torendi product, it's the OPP Tape- Good Luck. I just love the design elements on this tape as well as the fact it's not completely opaque so if you want some background influence peaking through it's a go! 

 I went with this thought while creating this lo of my son. I framed the smaller pictures with two strips of the tape, you can see the texture of the paper as well as the the raised corner from the pictures, I think its a great touch!  Not to mention it was one of the quickest layouts I've ever created!

This second creation I opted not to have any background influence so I merely affixed the tape to white card stock. I focused on the buildings because I find them so fascinating. I fussy cut for a while to get an ample amount of images to cover a card stock heart.I snuck in a few bears too, just couldn't resist! I am going to miss that striped ribbon as I used it up, it's from the Haute Boxed- Elle Ribbon and it's on Sale!

 

 My final example focused on the airplanes, you get so much tape per roll you can use it to whatever your liking and know there is plenty left for tomorrow so you can B Happy! Well that's all for now I hope you were inspired to try something new and please if you create something that you think will "stick" let us know we'd love to see! Beth

We Need Your Help!

Isn't this image the cutest? It's one of the new Cosmo Cricket Lines, to see more hop on over to the Cosmo Cricket blog post HERE! If you read their post you will see they are having a contest, and that's where the help comes in. Please leave a comment voting for Torendi.net as your favorite store on their blog. It is a win win situation, both you and Torendi will be entered to win lots of new Cosmo Cricket Goodies! So what are you waiting for? Check it out!! We would also love for you to come back to our blog and leave a comment saying which of the new lines is your favorite and you would like to see carried at Torendi. THANKS in advance!

Cosmo Cricket Sneak Peeks

Don't forget that once we hit 150 followers here on the Torendi blog we will be giving away some of our Kawaii Rub-ons as well!

Lost in Translation? *giveaway*

Although I think these rub-ons are too cute for words and know what they say, it dawned on me the other night, that others may not! So I thought that I would give you a run down on the Japanese words found on them so you would be able to use them better on your crafty projects.

First the word Kawaii (since all the rub-ons use it in their title) simply means cute.

Deliciously Kawaii

Sushi: Most of you know what sushi is, but did you know it has nothing to do with raw fish? It is actually just describing the rice which has been treated with vinegar.

Shoyu: Soy sauce and I can't enjoy my rice or sushi without it!

Tofu: Is popular in American cooking too and of course is bean curd. I think the tofu cube on our A Kawaii Day rub-ons is adorable with his little balloon.

Takoyaki: Fried or baked Octopus, usually in a ball form. Want to make it at home? They sell special pans and automatic makers. Watch a video here, now I'm hungry.

Kawaii Phrases

Moshi Moshi: Means "Hello" but mainly when answering the telephone. Here is fun video if you want to know more about the word.

Konnichiwa: Hello and/or Good Afternoon

Arigatou: Thanks, an informal way to say thank you.

Hai: YES!

Eii: (This is supposed to be Iie and it would mean NO! ) Good thing these are top quality vinyl rub ons and easily moveable. *this is currently being corrected and the proper version will be included with all new orders*

Nani? What?

Torendi: Of course you should all know by now that it means TRENDY!

Yatta: "I did it" or a similar exclamation of triumph. You may here Hiro on the show "Heroes" say this a lot.

I hope this little language lesson helped and if you have any other questions please leave a comment below! Would you like to win some of our rub-ons for your crafting collection?! You can see all 4 designs in the store. All you have to do is become a follower, once we hit 150 followers, I will pick one winner to receive the rub-on set of their choice. Good luck and help us spread the word!

For you!

I have been eyeing this stamp set ever since it arrived at Torendi from Japan. I finally found some time to sit down and play with it this weekend.

Today Stamp Set - by Shinzi Katoh

I created a quick and easy card set using the "for you" stamp and Jillibean Soup papers from the December "Modern Red" kit and some Jillibean Soup Kraft! (If you haven't tired their kraft paper before, you should, it has a WONDERFUL feel to it like no other paper.)

Here is a close up of the stamped image.

Now I am just having a hard time deciding if I want to give this gift set away as a gift, or keep the cards to give to people with gifts! lol

"Pop" is on SALE!

"Pop" is now in the SALE section of the Torendi Store, along with more newly marked down items! Check it out now before they are gone!

"Pop"

Check out these awesome cards made from the "Pop" kit!

By Tiffany

By Clouds