This week's Anti-Valentine's challenge at Wicked Wednesday is sponsored by Smeared Ink. I used their Fallen Heart #2 image for my ATC.
Copics, Signo white and black gel pens, Glossy Accents, Distress Inks, and a heart stencil were all used to complete this Anti-Valentine ATC.
I'd love it if you gave me a reason to visit your blog by entering this challenge. You have until next Tuesday evening at 7:00 pm EST to enter your ATC. If you're looking for some inspiration, my teamies have done it again and will kick start your mojo...which you see HERE!
Today, at Y&FH we are celebrating and wishing our very own Yumi (aka Renate) the happiest of birthdays!
Using a very cool idea from fellow DT member Sheena, the entire DT made a banner for Renate and every hour a different letter was posted until every letter was shown. You can see the numerous posts and banner HERE. I had the opportunity to make two of the banner pieces and am proud to say that most of the materials used were gifted to me by Yumi and Fumi. I thought it would be fun to incorporate them into the banner.
HAPPYBIRTHDAY
I haven't had the opportunity to meet Renate, but if I ever get to California I will give her a holler and hopefully have the chance to chat with her. I'm guessing she really is as sweet and sincere in person as she appears to be through online correspondence.
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Renate,
Sending my wishes for health and good cheer, and all things HAPPY!
Happy day, happy birthday!
xoxo
Denice
Feb 12, 2014
Wicked Wednesday's ATC challenge this week is aptly called....AQUARIUS.
The image called Aquarius is by Delicious Doodles, who just happens to be the sponsor at Wicked Wednesday this week.
After printing the image on cardstock, I ran it through the printer twice so the descriptive traits would show. Watercolor pencils were used, along with Waterfall Stickles...making this ATC shimmer and shine in all the right places.
I had fun reading all of the characteristics and traits of Aquarius and found the description to be quite true of those I know who were born under this sign.
Luckily, you have an entire week to join us at Wicked Wednesday, until 7:00 pm EST next Tuesday evening. Feel free to link your ATC HERE, and don't forget to see what the DT has created ....you won't be disappointed.
Happy Wednesday,
:Dxx
I've never made a perpetual calendar like this and even though I LOVE the way it turned out, I'm warning you....it took more time than I thought it would. With that being said, I am planning on making a few more of these for my sister-in-laws for Mother's Day....I'll just make sure to allow myself some extra time.
The box was bought at the Dollar Store and painted.
DP is Wildflowers by MME.
All alphas/numbers were cut using the Plantin Cartridge.
After running all DP, letters, and numbers through my Xyron, I ran my brayer over the letters a couple of times and I have to say it worked like a charm and left just a smidge of residue instead of the usual sticky sides
Thanks for sticking with me these past few months, to say they have been challenging and overwhelming is an understatement. In addition, two (2) of my DT's are no longer in operation.
Flutter By Wednesday discontinued all challenges in December due to the owner (Danni) having new work hours and more pressing obligations.
And most recently, Yumi & Fumi Handmade has decided to go in another direction and has closed their on-line store/blog. I wish Renate' and Leanne the best of luck in their new endeavors....much gratitude to the both of them for allowing me to be on their team. These two girls are the bestest!
I am still with Wicked Wednesday ATC challenges but fear Jenn will ask me to leave if I can't get my crafting mojo back....and soon.
Meanwhile, I have been spending the past few weeks rearranging my crafting area and rethinking my priorities. I start crying when I think...."what would I do if I couldn't craft." With a hope and a prayer I will be back on track in just a few short weeks......a hope and a prayer my friends.
:Dxx
Challenges:
Simon Says: Have a Heart (Heart is on handmade charm)
Our newest challenge at Yumi & Fumi Handmade is a Sketch Challenge which ends
January 31st....so hurry!
I had the hardest time figuring out what to do with this sketch because I was very determined to use this fabulous paper, which came with this adorable sentiment that begged to be used.....
YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE
The heart placement on the sketch reminds me of Valentine's Day, which makes me think of my college-aged daughter She comes home from J-term this week and goodness, I can't tell you how nice it will be nice to see her.
YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE
As the journal sat on my craft desk I would add a little bit of this and a little bit of that, a gem here and a gem there .... maybe even two gems. Here is an even more sketchy, artsy, updated picture of the journal cover using Summer Fumi.
I can't wait to give it to my daughter for Valentine's Day, along with some lovin' and some chocolate!
There are a few changes which are in effect for the current Y&FH Challenge #30: The WINNER will receive a stamp of Y&FH's choosing, plus a personalized badge. The TOP 3 will receive personalized badges for their blogs. Sketch details and challenge rules stay the same, you can view them HERE.
Good luck to all of the entries, winners will be announced on Saturday, February 1st.
this 6x6 card took me hours to make! I can't image how long it might have taken to complete if I hadn't pre-colored the image, chosen papers, and packed everything together a few months ago. I am oh-so glad I did!
A gift card holder and computer generated sentiment complete this easel card.
Graphic 45 DP, Prima felt leaves, I am Roses Cherry Blossoms sprayed with LSG Lil Bit 'o Bubbly and You are my Sunshine. Viva Decor Paper Pearl Pen , stickers, Copics, and dimensionals..
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About the bi-weekly challenge at Y&FH:
ANY stamped image is allowed.
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 cards must have a hand colored image, "sentiment only" cards are NOT allowed.
One (1) entry per person.
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 towards a purchase at the Y&FH on-line store.
We would love to have you join our Anything Goes challenge! It runs 1/5/14 through 1/17/14.
Melissa is sweet, talented, creative, reliable, friendly and always ready to jump in to lend a hand! It wouldn't be right to let her birthday pass with out saying HB!
I thought Fumi w/ Gift, pink hair, and butterflies would be a fun way
to celebrate, along with using her fav colors: pink,purple, and BLACK.
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I've crossed my fingers in hope that we were able to surprise Melissa with our happy and cheerful wishes?! Feel free to click HERE to go to her blog to leave her some birthday love, of course you can leave a comment at the Y&FH blog too!
Melissa, wishing you a year of happiness and good health, Happy Birthday!
Thanks for stopping by.
Brrrrrr......it's a cooooooold in the midwest!!!
Stay warm, stay safe!
:Dxx
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