Turning Point - Exciting few years and retiring sale.

Hi There folks, 

It is just past midnight on Christmas night.

I had a great Christmas with family and It was very white. I wish all of you had a wonderful Christmas day, not only because of it is Christmas, I would wish the same thing every single day. 

It is just to celebrate it. 

I quit my day job at the end of 2015, I thought I was so ready to move on and do everything on my own. and I created so many works including digital stamps, published coloring books, original drawings, number of paintings at the studios, number of commission portraits, other freelancing works...and list goes on. After Wonderful two years, there are things that I learned about everything else and about myself. I think it was a bold move that I did quit my day job without big cushion, also as a single mother. tho I really wanted to try it.Life is short, right?  So I did, I did make living out of it with some help here and there, but I was constantly worried about financial situation. It was just not so stable. When I was busy working, I didn't think about winter blues or any of that stuff. my body was tired, and any extra time, I was focused on creating. I learned that when I work from home, I do get so depressed in the winter time. I didn't realized until recently, until I listen to some podcast about it. I was just not so stable emotionally. Bummer!! 

Since Winter holiday(that is last Friday) I could actually relax and got time to think about the reality. and I have decided to go find a job. Any job I guess! so I can actually enjoy working on creative passion. So, This is my new year's first mission!. Find a day job! Ahhh I do feel like failure at times. but Oh well, I have a kid to feed and so many more coloring books to publish! 

Okay! So, As a Fresh start, I decided to clear out the store. I have about 450+ images on the shop and I think it is time to let go of some of the old and some even new images. Another thing I realized, It is my style has been changed a bit. so I would love to get rid of some of the images and maybe re-create few. I am putting 70% OFF on 190 items that are going to retire in 30 days. Sale Starts on boxing day at midnight (which is 2 hours from now ) until Jan. 25th, 2018. Direct link here

Lastly, and Most importantly, I think the best attitude is gratitude. I have got to know and be friends with so many wonderful creative ladies in crafting world. and I always get inspired everyday. Thank you and much Love.

 

Coming up!

Hi to you all.
My summer has been boiling hot and beautiful and also, passed by very quickly! How was yours?
It is almost September already, and It is the time I write to you what is going on.
As some of you noticed that I miss this month's newsletter. that was first since I start writing newsletter few years ago. It was a few commitments that I told myself  when I started to create digis; two newbies per week, 1 freebie every month, 1 newsletter. It was promise to myself and to the fans who likes TEW's images.
While admitting that everything changes, I wanted to spend less time on creating digis, and more painting and more prints. I realized that I create less digis, I paint less, and also brings less productivity. Luckily there was fans who still come visit the shop and pop out with awesome colouring pieces reminded me that I have created something great past few years, working hard on it.

I am currently working on two freebies for Sept. newsletter, Two picks of review winner and Looks like I can prepare 8000digi sales party. ( It is not too late to write more reviews! ) Plus Deals!

I am pressing restart button on my brain for TheEastWind.

With Gratitude.
Unky AKA Kyra

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT for CHALLENGE #71

DT FAVOURITE WINNER :
#21 By Lucy




Random.org Winner:

#31 Vickibeall






Congrats! What a beautiful cards XD
Email me at info@unky.ca to claim your coupon!

UNKY.

Challenge #71

Hello Extraordinary Crafters!

Welcome to our second challenge of 2017. The theme for this challenge is 

"Celebrate the Women"

 At first we were going to do a Mother's Day theme, but in the UK Mother's Day is in March, so in order to encompass all the ladies in our lives all over the world we decided to make this a theme where you celebrate any woman in your life for what they do to make your life a little happier and maybe inspire you to be a better YOU! A sister, a cousin, a friend, a co-worker, your mom... 

Tell us who your inspiration is and why!

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
• Maximum 3 entries if using other images
• Hand coloured and Crafted ~ NO DIGITAL COLOURING

There will be one winner chosen by Random.org and one winner chosen by the DT. 
Both Winner will receive $10 coupon to the TheEastWind Etsy shop.

This challenge will run until May 26, 2017 EST

And now for some fabulous inspiration from TheEastWind Design Team 

Jackie Cornfield

Vicky Fortier

Her You Tube video is HERE

Shannon Abblitt

Leigh Snaith-Brunton

Myndi Fraser

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 specific image in The East Wind Etsy shop.

And now, friends, it's your turn. Add your ***** 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 excited to see what you create!

An InLinkz Link-up

Challenge #70 Winner Announcement

Hello Extraordinary Crafters!

Thank you to each and every one of you who played along with our Love & Romance Challenge. 

For Challenge #70 ~ Love & Romance

 the Winner of a $10 coupon to the Etsy store (w/minimum $11 purchase) and a postcard designed by Unky 

chosen by random.org is:

#14 Amy Young at A Thousand Sheets of Paper

Congratulations, !

Please take the winner's badge for your blog.

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

Email Unky at info@unky.ca for your store coupon.

Be sure to put TEW Winner Challenge #70 in your subject title.

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And now it's time for our DT members to choose their favourite project from the amazing entries we had.

For being the Designer's Favourite

the Prize is one of Unky's Hair Heaven colouring book and a $10 coupon to the store (w/minimum $11 purchase)

Congratulations ColorPaperScissors!!

ColorPaperScissors

After you send the email claiming your prize, the store code will be sent to you.

Please e-mail  Unky at info@unky.ca with your street address for the colouring book, and put TEW DT Favourite #70 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 :)

Congratulations to our designers'

favourite!

Thank you for the beautiful creations that all of our entrants submitted! Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

To visit our winners 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 be in May for some Mother's Day love.

Challenge #70 Love and Romance

Hello Extraordinary Crafters!

We are trying out some new things this year at The East Wind! We will not have a challenge every month, instead we will have one every 3 months or so and February is our first challenge. 

Our first challenge of 2017 is "Love & Romance".  ~FEB. 25 2017

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
• Maximum 3 entries if using other images
• Hand coloured and Crafted ~ NO DIGITAL COLOURING

WINNERS!

There will be one winner chosen by Random.org and one winner chosen by the DT. 
The DT favourite will receive a colouring book by Unky and a $10 coupon* to the Etsy shop.
The Random.org winner will receive a $10 coupon* and a postcard designed by Unky.

1. *$10 coupon applies with minimum $11 order.

And now for some fabulous inspiration from TheEastWind Design Team 

Jackie Cornfield

Aurora "Be My Valentine"

Vicky Fortier

Aurora "Be My Valentine"

Shannon Abblitt

Aurora "Love You"

Leigh Snaith-Brunton

Aurora "Be My Valentine"

Kim Rippere

Flowery Bride Mon Amour

Donna Mundinger

Aurora "Be My Valentine"

Myndi Fraser

Aurora "Be My Valentine"

GET Aurora 'Be My Valentine' for 2 dollars!

SHOP HERE 

( half price )

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 specific image in The East Wind Etsy shop.

And now, friends, it's your turn. Add your ***** 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 excited to see what you create!

An InLinkz Link-up

#69 Tag it! Winner Announcement

Hello Extraordinary Crafters!

Thank you to each and every one of you who played along with us,

It has been amazing 2wice month 69 challenges past two years!

I am so grateful to who many of you joined each challenges and It was so pleasure to see all the beautiful creations you have entered! Now We will come back with few seasonal challenges here with various prizes.

I have planed another challenge soon in February! Hint hint!

Stay tuned for next time! Thank you

For Challenge #69 Tag it

 the Winner of 3 digi images from 

The East Wind shop 

chosen by random.org is:

Wendy Wells Waldorf #7 

Congratulations, !

Please take the winner's badge for your blog.

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

Email Unky at info@unky.ca with the links to the store for the 3 digis you have chosen. 

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

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And now it's time for each of our blog DT members to choose her 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  Unky at info@unky.ca with the the link from the shop for your chosen digi image and put TEW DT Favourite 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   

Chris chosen by Jackie: 

"this is a stunning tag, everyone

 would just love to find this on their gift!"

KalySto chosen by Vicky: 

" I love the scene that was created and all the wonderful 

layers! The colors are wonderful and just all around 

gorgeous tag."

Congratulations to our designers' favourites!

Beautiful creations! Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

We will come back with new challenges and events! Stay in touch!

Much  Love,

Unky 

#69 Tag...you're it

Hello Extraordinary Crafters!

It is the last Blog challenge for 2016!
I hope you have a happy holidays! 

TheEastWind Blog Challenge #69! the Theme is!

Tag...you're it ~ add a tag to project or make a tag (could be gift tag)
DEC. 15th~ 25th, 2016

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
• Maximum 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 fabulous inspiration from TheEastWind Design Team 

 Jackie Cornfield

  Vicky Fortier

                                                       

Leigh Snaith - Brunton

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 specific image in The East Wind Etsy shop.

And now, friends, it's your turn. Add your 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 excited to see what you create!

An InLinkz Link-up

#68 Meowy Christmas Winner Announcement

Hello Extraordinary Crafters!

For Challenge #68 Meowy Christmas

 the Winner of 3 digi images from 

The East Wind shop 

chosen by random.org is.....

# 18 Sarah @ Crafty Rat

Congratulations, !

Please take the winner's badge for your blog.

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

Email Unky at info@unky.ca with the links to the store for the 3 digis you have chosen. 

Be sure to put TEW Winner Challenge #68  in your subject title.

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And now it's time for each of our blog DT members to choose her 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  Unky at info@unky.ca with the the link from the shop for your chosen digi image and put TEW DT Favourite 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 #68 Meowy Christmas

#17 CASS

Leigh Says:

I love cats and I love making ornaments so this project is right up my alley. 

Such a cute kitty ornament and I love that it's double sided too! 

#18 IKE

Unky Says: 

I love purple and grey combination for background! and just loving beautifuly coloured tuxedocat!!

Congratulations to our designers'

favourites!

Beautiful creations! Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

Challenge #67 Winner Announcement

Hello Extraordinary Crafters!

Thank you to each and every one of you who played along with our *****Challenge. 

For Challenge # 67 Oh So Shapely 

 the Winner of 3 digi images from 

The East Wind shop 

chosen by random.org is:

# 11 

NATGODFREY

TheEastWind Blog Challenge #68 Meowy Christmas

Hello Extraordinary Crafters!

It is time of the year we do Meowy Christmas Challenge! 
It is totally becoming TheEastWind Dec. Tradition! 

Here is freebie I offered on newsletter 
'Meowy Christmas #2'

If you haven't you can subscribe to TheEastWind newsletter to get this cuttie! 
On your right side! :)

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
• Maximum 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 fabulous inspiration from TheEastWind Design Team 

 Jackie Cornfield

  Vicky Fortier

                                                       

Leigh Snaith - Brunton

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 specific image in The East Wind Etsy shop.

And now, friends, it's your turn. Add your ***** 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 excited to see what you create!

An InLinkz Link-up