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8. Butterflies
Butterflies, universally loved by everybody (except sufferers of lepidopterophobia and cabbage farmers). Butterflies, a fleeting symbol of joy, hope, transformation, love, good fortune, and the soul
I give you rejection letter butterflies, colourless, pinned to a board, and labelled The Genus Despero
You will need: rejection letters put onto card, pictures of butterflies for the template, a board, pins, double […]

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7. Necklace
So they didn’t publish you? At least you can still excel in the art of accessorising
You will need: rejection letters, glue, scissors, varnish (optional), string, jewellery latch, beads (I got mine from the Bead Post)
                      

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6. Scarecrow
As we all know, rejection letters make fantastic scarecrow hair. Say goodbye to rejection and hello to Worzel Gummidge!
You will need: shredded rejection letters, totem tennis pole and racquets, ribbons for tying, brown paper bag, markers, a shirt, and a scarf

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5. Party Hat
Since it’s my birthday today, I thought a rejection party hat would be a nice touch. I think this hat has joie de vivre written all over it
You will need: a rejection letter, cardboard, tissue paper, elastic, glue, metallic cello, stapler, double sided tape, a smiley face, a compass, a pencil

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4. Spitballs
Some might say a spitball is not a silk purse. This is true, however I’m a sentimental beast and a spitball never fails to trigger fond high school memories of halcyon days in the classroom… boys called Dale, Darren, or Damian masticating their human biology books, and flicking their pulpy missiles at the ceiling with such prowess, such finesse […]

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3. A kite
Rejection can be fun. Oh the merriment I had as I skipped down the lane with my friendly kite smiling down on me like a benevolent and mirthful paper god in the sky
You could say I felt as high as a kite but please don’t
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2. Drawer Liners
Use these liners in your armoire or linen cupboard to gently pervade your clothes and sheets with the acrid scent of rejection. Guaranteed to add a romantic Byronic touch to your drawers or shelves and remind you of a bygone era when publishers appreciated excellent writing
You will need letters and sticky tape
 

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1. Christmas Garland
Say ho ho ho to rejection and make this simple but festive Christmas paper chain. You will need letters, scissors, and a stapler

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