Challenge #9 Winner and DT Favourites

Hello Extraordinary Crafters!

We have stars in our eyes from the gorgeous Blingy entries we had for Challenge #9. We loved seeing how you incorporated Bling into your beautiful designs. Thanks so much for playing along with us. It was also a treat to see how many of you used The East Wind images.

For Challenge # 9 ~ Bling

 the Winner of 3 digi images from 

The East Wind shop 

chosen by random.org is:

# 26 Paper Whims

Congratulations, Wendy!

Please take the winner's badge for your blog.

 by right clicking on it to download the PNG file :)

Email Bonnie at bsirvine@sympatico.ca with the links to the store for the 3 digis you have chosen. 

Be sure to put TEW Winner Challenge 9 in your subject title.

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And now it's time for 1/2 of our designers to choose their favourite project from the amazing entries we had.

For being a Designer's Favourite

the Prize is 1 digi of your choice

and 

            30% off coupon for TheEastWind shop 

valid for 7 days! 

After you send the email claiming your prize, the code will be sent back to you along with your chosen digi.

Please e-mail Bonnie at bsirvine@sympatico.ca with the the link from the shop for your chosen digi image and put TEW challenge winner in the subject line.

We'd love it if you took the Designer's Favourite badge to display on your blog.

  Right click on the badge above to download the PNG file :)

Here are the designers' favourites  for TEW Challenge #9:

#21 Kakichka

Jackie says : One of my favourite stamps made into a superb card. And LOVE is always the answer. Smashing card.

#4 Erika Paws

Lisa says: I love the large size of the image as it makes it the main focus of the card. Gorgeous bright and bold colours and papers and the tiny flowers used on the image look so pretty. A truly gorgeous card.

#24 Paper Whims

Susan says: Love the design of this card and the amazing bling just pops out at you! Great coloring! Love the colors and the little swirls.. and ALL THAT BLING! Absolutely gorgeous!

#11 Holley's Blog

Vicky says: I Just love Lucy Loo and the rendition that Holley has done with this fabulous image!  The use of the flowers and the bling is just awesome.   Really love the sentiment that as been used on this.  Fabulous!!!

Congratulations to our designer's

favourites!

 
 Inspiring projects, all of you!

To visit any of the favourites and maybe leave them a little love, click on the name above the project photo to be magically transported to each of their blogs.

Stay tuned for our next challenge which will begin on July 1 and will use the July Freebie image which our newsletter subscribers will receive with the July email. 

And remember that you still have until  to enter our Facebook Contest, Wedded Bliss.

We're looking forward to seeing you there, too!

Challenge #9 ~ Bling

Hello Extraordinary Crafters!

It's the middle of the month and that means it's time for our next challenge at The East Wind. The theme that we have chosen for Challenge #9 is (drumroll) Bling ~ easy peasy, right? It doesn't matter if it's a little gentle smattering of bling or full-out, over the top, grab your sunglasses bling...we want to see it!


Here are our Challenge rules ~

• Enter only new creations – no backlinking
• If using The East Wind images ~ unlimited entries
• If using The East Wind images ~ enter with link to blog post and 2^nd time with link to blog
• Maximun 3 entries if using other images
• Hand coloured and Crafted ~ NO DIGITAL COLOURING

*The Winner will get 3 digital stamps. 

*Each Designer's favorite receives 1 digi +30% off coupon code good for 7 days .

And now for some wonderful inspiration from TheEastWind Design Team: 

 Jackie Cornfield

using Lucy Loo Luna Spell

Susan Kennedy

using Christmas Tree with Sexy Girl

Maureen Scott

using Lucy Loo Being Lucy

 Vicky Fortier

using Aurora Spring Melody

Donna Mundinger

using Lucy Loo Powdered and Towered

Bettina Leikvoll

using Funky Tutu Irresistable

Bonnie Irvine

using Lucy Loo Powdered and Towered

Unky

using Lucy Loo Rose

If you want more details on any of the DT projects simply click on the designer's name above the photo.The names below each photo are linked to the specific image in The East Wind Etsy shop.

And now, friends, it's your turn. Add your Bling entry to the linky below.

Remember to enter twice if you are using TheEastWind digi ~

once with the specific post link + once with a link to your blog

We are so stoked to see what you create!

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Challenge #8 Winner and Designer Faves

Hello Extraordinary Crafters!

This embossing challenge was so fun for us. We loved seeing the creative ways that you used wet embossing and dry embossing in your beautiful projects. It was delightful to have so many participants and to see so many of you use The East Wind images. Thanks to all of you for sharing your talent with us.

For Challenge # 8 ~ Embossing

 the Winner of 3 digi images from 

The East Wind shop 

chosen by random.org is:

# 33 Wildfire

Congratulations, Wildfire!

Please take the winner's badge for your blog.

 by right clicking on it to download the PNG file :)

Email Bonnie at bsirvine@sympatico.ca with the links to the store for the 3 digis you have chosen. 

Be sure to put TEW Winner Challenge 8 in your subject title.

**************

And now it's time for 1/2 of our designers to choose their favourite project from the amazing entries we had.

For being a Designer's Favourite

the Prize is 1 digi of your choice

and 

            30% off coupon for TheEastWind shop 

valid for 7 days! 

After you send the email claiming your prize, the code will be sent back to you along with your chosen digi.

Please e-mail Bonnie at bsirvine@sympatico.ca with the the link from the shop for your chosen digi image and put TEW challenge winner in the subject line.

We'd love it if you took the Designer's Favourite badge to display on your blog.

  Right click on the badge above to download the PNG file :)

Here are the designers' favourites  for TEW Challenge #8:

#40 Lucy Patrick 

Bettina says: Love the layers with spotted embossing and the details with the flowers, clock, and butterfly. Absolutely gorgeous colouring, particularly the skirt of the dress. Amazing ;)

#52 Erica Paws

Bonnie says:  I am smitten with this fabulous patchwork background. The mix of patterns and solids, the variety of embossing, and the gorgeous colours create a wonderful backdrop which reminds me of farmers' fields. Love the colouring of Aurora and the way the flower clusters draw the eye right to her. Beautiful!

#51 ~ginny 

Donna says:  Love the card shape and how the embossing completes the underwater scene.  I'm a sucker for fussy cutting and dimension and this is fabulous and the extension of the images beyond the borders looks amazing.  She has even finished the inside with one of the stamps she's used on the front.  WOW!

#21 Teresa 

Kyra says: How can I not Love Unky's Garden?  I love how Aurora is coloured! and the background clouds' embossing is so cute and appropriate to the theme. I love the little shovel charm she added it is so cute! Nice photograph as well! Well done Teresa! 

#48 Dewi

Maureen says:  This is a stunning card. It called to me as I was commenting and looking through the entries for this challenge. The black and purple palette is striking, the dies and shape of the card give interest, and the banner and flowers perfectly finish this card. I love the choice of image, the colouring, and the fabulous frantage style embossing. Gorgeous!! 

Congratulations to our designer's

favourites!

 Fabulous projects, all of you!

To visit any of the favourites and maybe leave them a little love, click on the name above the project photo to be magically transported to each of their blogs.

Stay tuned for our next challenge which will begin on June 15. 

And remember that you still have until June 17 to enter our Facebook Contest, Out of the Norm.

We're looking forward to seeing you there, too!

Challenge #8 ~ Embossing (Wet or Dry)

Hello Extraordinary Crafters!

Woohoo! It's the first of the month and that means it's time for a brand new challenge...one that the DT gets super excited about because we all create with the same image. It is so fun to see how different our styles are and watch that come out using the same starting point. Our theme this challenge is Embossing (Wet or Dry) and the image we are playing with is the new freebie, Aurora  Gardening, which will come in this month's TEW newsletter to those who subscribe. She's adorable with her basket of produce and her watering can.

Here are our Challenge rules ~

• Enter only new creations – no backlinking
• If using The East Wind images ~ unlimited entries
• If using The East Wind images ~ enter with link to blog post and 2^nd time with link to blog
• Maximun 3 entries if using other images
• Hand coloured and Crafted ~ NO DIGITALCOLOURING

*The Winner will get 3 digital stamps. 

*Each Designer's favorite receives 1 digi +30% off coupon code good for 7 days .

And now for some delightful inspiration from TheEastWind Design Team 

Jackie Cornfield

Susan Kennedy

Maureen Scott

 Vicky Fortier

Donna Mundinger

Bettina Leikvoll

Bonnie Irvine

And now, friends, it's your turn. Add your Embossing (Wet or Dry) entry to the linky below.

Remember to enter twice if you are using TheEastWind digi ~

once with the specific post link + once with a link to your blog

We are really looking forward to seeing what you create and to visit your blogs.

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