Nov 27, 2013

FBW #263 Thankful and WW #112 Friendship

 
Happy Wednesday!
 
Oh, the things I do to save myself a few minutes....like posting two different challenges in one post. Which is something I don't normally like to do...but the rush of the holidays is upon me.  Hmmm, sounds a little like procrastination...eh?
 
Image: Sugar Nellie Leaf Wings
 
Flutter By Wednesday has a THANKFUL theme this week. You can enter any newly designed card and/or project, just make sure there is a fairy or butterfly on it.
 

 
Wicked Wednesday has a fun FRIENDSHIP ATC challenge starting today, which is sponsored by Jellypark. 100% of the proceeds from this Song in Your Heart image is donated to Breakthrough Breast Cancer Charity....feel free to read more about this charity image HERE.
 
You have until 7:00 pm next Tuesday evening to join both challenges....
FBW: 7:00 pm CST
WW: 7:00 pm EST
 
Big, small, and those unseen...
I am truly thankful for all of my blessings.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
:Dxx

Nov 23, 2013

WW #111 Polka Dots AND Stripes Reminder

 
Here is a quick reminder that you have until 7:00 pm EST this coming Tuesday, November 26th to enter your Polka Dots/Spots AND Stripes ATC at Wicked Wednesday to be eligible to win this week's prize, which is a g/c to Heather Ellis' Etsy site.

The digital image I used is called Sock Monkey/Dec and is by Bugaboo...I love the stripes on the candy cane and thought they fit this weeks theme perfectly. Copics, Atyou Spicas, Stickles and Distress Inks were used to complete this fun ATC.

Feel free to click HERE for some inspiration and to link you ATC....hope to see you there!

Happy Saturday and (brrrrrrr) stay warm!!!
:Dxx

Nov 20, 2013

WW #111 Polka Dots AND Stripes

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Please scroll down or click HERE for FBW #262 Sketch challenge
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Heather Ellis:  PI049 digi image
CTMH: Cherish the Day clear set
Ink: Copic and Momento
Glitter, Vellum, Signo Gel pen
 
This adorable image is from the Pure Innocence collection by Heather Ellis, who just happens to be Wicked Wednesday's sponsor for the current Polka Dots AND Stripes challenge. I'm giving you fair warning....you'll need to have both on your ATC! 
 
Please link-up by Tues, Nov 26th at 7:00 pm EST.
Happy Wednesday,
:Dxx

FBW #262 Nov Sketch

At Flutter By Wednesday we have a wonderful sketch challenge starting today. The sketch is by FBW's sketch designer Kathy Curry and as per her past sketches, it is creative and easy to work with.
 

 
Sweetie the Candy Cane Sprite image by Michele Perkett


Challenge #262 details:
  • FBW challenge #261 is a SKETCH
  • You must have a butterfly or fairy on your project, unless otherwise  specified
  • Once you've made your NEW creation, please leave a direct link in the InLinkz which you can find HERE
  • FBW reserves the right to remove any links not linked properly or that are deemed inappropriate by the blog owner
  • Enter your link before midnight PST next Tuesday, Nov 26, 2013
Don't forget that FBW has recently announced that any challenge that reaches over 50 entries will have a prize, which is just one more reason for you to come and flutter with us...and we sure hope you will!
 

Nov 17, 2013

Y&FH #28 So Thankful Reminder

Please scroll down for Y&FH Battle Hop or click HERE and don't forget to leave a comment on each blog to be in the running to win the prize each DT member is giving away.  Also, you'll need to leave a comment and link up for a chance to win the grand prize on the Yumi and Fumi Handmade blog.  It all ends on Monday, 11/18 at 11 pm (pst).  Good luck!!

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Happy Sunday! I have some mid-challenge inspiration to remind everyone that you still have time to join the Y&FH bi-weekly challenge, which is SO THANKFUL!! 

And thankful I am! For my family who indulges me with soooooooooo much crafty time, for my DT families, and especially for my followers! I am truly appreciative of every one's love and support and always smile when I think of how blessed I am!!
 
 Images are Fumi w/ Turtle and Chuckles w/ Gecko,
both of which are from the Y&FH Peek-a-boo Series.

Challenge #28 Details
  • You can use ANY stamped image in the Y&FH bi-weekly challenges.
  • As a bonus for using a Yumi and Fumi Handmade image, your name will be added a maximum of one (1) extra time after the last linked entry.
  • All projects/cards must have a hand-colored image, "sentiment only" cards are NOT allowed.
  • One (1) entry per person.
  • All of the challenge rules can be found on their left side bar.
  • The winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to the Yumi and Fumi Handmade online store. The Top 3 will receive a 10% discount code to be used in the Yumi and Fumi Handmade online store.
I'm hoping you will join the SO THANKFUL challenge and can't wait to see what you are thankful for. You have until Friday, November 22nd to link-up and we'll announce the winner and top 3 picks on Saturday, November 23rd!

Good Luck to all!

Nov 15, 2013

Y&FH Battle Hop - Embellishments

Good Morning and TGIF!
 
You're in for a real treat today. We've got a battle brewing between Team Yumi and Team Fumi and you're invited to a front row seat to this feud. No....we're not really fighting, we're just having a bit of fun between team mates and what better way than to show off than with a crafty blog hop. Both teams have been given the same theme to create with and all of you will be the judges!  We all know it wouldn't be a blog hop without prizes...so you want to make sure you leave a comment on each blog post because each team member is giving away something on their blog.  It's true...there are lots of chances to win, in fact there will be 4 types of winners:

1. Overall Design Team winners
2. Individual DT winner
3. Overall Blog hop winner will receive a stamp of our choice, plus similar items each DT member shares in their picture on their projects (it could be you)
4. DT will choose a winner from their own blogs to receive something as well (it could be you)

Now let's get ready to rumbbbbbbbbllllllllllllle...
...to the hop order (of course!)

Battle #1 - Embellishments
Team Yumi Yummies vs. Team Fumi Faves
Starts: 11/15/13, Midnight pst
Ends: 11/18/13, 11pm pst.

Each DT member will:
1. Share their project
2. List their embellishments
3. Share a picture of what they are giving away on their blog
 
Here's what you need to do:
1. Go through the entire hop and leave a comment on every blog post
2. When you get back to the Y&FH blog you will vote 1 time by leaving a comment with your favorite designer who you think used the theme the best. We'd also love to hear what you liked about their project so please include that in your comment.

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For my project I surrounded Summer Chuckles in blue, aqua, beads, shells, bling, and water....can you guess which are my fav embellies and colors? FYI...ALL of them!!
 

Look closely...did you notice the beads?! LOL, yes they moved because this is a 6x6 Shaker.
 
One commenter on this blog will win:
 12" Mesh bling, 3-D stickers, assorted beads and MS microbeads
 
Time to hop to the next blog.....LISA.
 
Thanks for stopping by,
Go Team Fumi!!!
 

Nov 13, 2013

WW #110 Anything Goes

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Please scroll down or click HERE for FBW #261 OPEN challenge
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This week at Wicked Wednesday we have a wonderful sponsor for our Anything Goes challenge, Stampotique. It was a lot of fun to browse and choose an image from their on-line store, but very difficult as there were soooooo many I like. But I did have to choose and finally decided on:

2415 Bird Lady and 3011 Quiet Place

With 1 teenager and 3 adult aged children living in my house I am always looking for a "Quiet Place." When I find it, I'll let you know.

ATC, ANYTHING GOES,  EASY...we would love to have you join us!
 Please link-up by Tues, Nov 19th at 7:00 pm EST.
Happy Wednesday,
:Dxx

FBW #261 Open

This week's challenge at Flutter By Wednesday is OPEN...just make sure you have a butterfly or fairy on your project. I used the stunning Lilly Fairy of Enchantment image by Michele Perkett for my tag, and as detailed as this image is, it was quite easy to color.


I have been planning on making a HOLIDAY PLANNER for a friend and had the inserts printed and pre-cut...ready and waiting for the day I had a few extra minutes to work on it. This is what I came up with...

DP: K&Co
Ink: Momento, Copics, Marvy LePlume
Pocket Planner free printable from OrganizedChristmas.com

Behind the tag is a freebie notepad that came in the mail a couple of weeks ago

Handmade tags are included

Inchies from a 3 yr old swap were put on the back of the tags,
a small envelope was made from vellum using ZooBalloo

 Jingle bells attached to a clip for receipts and misc. items



Challenge #261 details:
  • FBW challenge #261 is OPEN
  • Once you've made your NEW creation, please leave a direct link in the InLinkz which you can find HERE
  • FBW reserves the right to remove any links not linked properly or that are deemed inappropriate by the blog owner
  • Enter your link before midnight PST next Tuesday, Nov 19, 2013
Don't forget that FBW has recently announced that any challenge that reaches over 50 entries will have a prize...just one more reason for you to come and flutter with us!

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Challenges:
Paper Playtime: #23  Sparkle
Through the Craft Room Door: Anything Goes Nov 12-18
Totally Paper Crafts: #192 Use Glitter
Use it Tuesday: #67 Stick it!  (Tissue Tape, snowflake stickers, label maker)

Happy Wednesday,
happy creating!
:Dxx

Nov 6, 2013

FBW #260 Brown

The challenge at Flutter By Wednesday this week is easy peasy because it is BROWN! As easy as this challenge is...don't forget your butterfly and/or fairy on your project....because it really is quite easy to forget them.
 

The calendar is a freebie from findingnana.com.
The fairies are from the Sweet November A Little Bit of Magic Fairies set.
The pen and post-it note pad were from the $1 bin at Target (6-8 months ago.)
DP: DCWV My Sunshine

Challenge #260 details:
  • FBW challenge #260 is BROWN
  • Once you've made your NEW creation, please leave a direct link in the InLinkz which you can find HERE
  • FBW reserves the right to remove any links not linked properly or that are deemed inappropriate by the blog owner
  • Enter your link before midnight PST next Tuesday, Nov 12, 2013
Don't forget that FBW has recently announced that any challenge that reaches over 50 entries will have a prize...just one more reason for you to come and flutter with us!
 
Happy Wednesday,
happy creating!
:Dxx

Nov 5, 2013

Happy Birthday Cebelica!!!

Over at Yumi & Fumi Handmade we are celebrating fellow DT Cebelica's birthday today! She is such a fun and creative person and visiting her BLOG is always a bright spot in my day. You should see the awesome beaded spiders she made....they are spook-tacular!
 
Wishing her a day filled with all the things that make her happy...be it friends, family, a little crafty time, and (hopefully) a present or two.

 HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
 
 
Feel free to stop by the Y&FH blog to see all of the wonderful cards and wishes in Cebelica's honor...lots of happy, happy to be seen!

 
    Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday dear Cebelica,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!

Nov 3, 2013

Y&FH #27 Color Combo Reminder

Happy Sunday!  Here's a quick reminder that you still have a few more days to join the Yumi and Fumi Handmade bi-weekly challenge which is a COLOR COMBO:
 
Orange, Green, Purple and Black

 
I used Yumi and Fumi 
from the original Y&F Series for this fun Halloween tag
 
You can now use ANY stamped image in the Y&FH bi-weekly challenges!!!
  • As a bonus for using a Y&FH image, your name will be added a maximum of one (1) extra time after the last linked entry.
  • All projects/cards must have a hand-colored image, "sentiment only" cards are NOT allowed.
  • One (1) entry per person
  • All of the challenge rules can be found HERE
  • The winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to the Yumi and Fumi Handmade online store. Our Top 3 will receive a 10% discount code to be used in the Yumi  and Fumi Handmade online store
Y&FH would love to have you join their COLOR COMBO challenge, which runs through Friday, November 8th. Feel free to click HERE to find the original challenge post and link your entry.  The winner and Top 3 picks will be announced on Saturday, November 9th.
Good Luck to all of the entries,