Thursday 28 August 2014

Challenge 13 Winners and Designers' Favourites

Hello Extraordinary Crafters!
Sweet! Adorable! Awwww! That's the verdict on the entries for Challenge 13, For the Kiddies. We loved visiting your blogs and getting a closer look at the wonderful creations you shared with us. Thank you so much! It's also exciting to see many The East Wind images used. You make us smile.

For Challenge #13 ~ For the Kiddies

 the Winner of 3 digi images from 

The East Wind shop 

chosen by random.org is:


# 65  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 13 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 #13 (For the Kiddies) 

 Jackie says:  I just adore those rich colours. Gorgeous layout, and fab DPs. Love it all!


Vicky says:   I just adore how Kim has made something so special that will for sure be a keepsake for a life time!  Just gorgeous and so creative.  And of course well colored before.


Susan says:  I love this card. It really screams out kiddie to me. Having it shaped into the one and the name on it all personalized! I think this is just perfect!

Congratulations to our designers'
favourites!

Beautiful creations! Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

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, featuring the September Freebie from the newsletter which the entire DT uses. It will begin on September 1.

And remember that you still have until  September 17 to enter our Facebook Contest, ARRGh...Pirates.
We're looking forward to seeing you there, too!

Friday 15 August 2014

Challenge # 13 ~ For the Kiddies (August 15 - 25)


Hello Extraordinary Crafters!
The East Wind not only has images suitable for cards and projects for adults but there are also many images that are perfect for our the young little peeps in our lives, too. Our challenge theme this time is For the Kiddies so we want to see cards and projects designed for those huggable children in your lives.

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 2nd 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 fabulous inspiration from TheEastWind Design Team 

 Jackie Cornfield
Aurora Spring Butterfly

Baby Aurora Angel

Maureen Scott
Image retired (available only by personal request)


Lisa Tyrell
Baby Aurora Bedtime




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  For the Kiddies 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 looking forward to seeing what you create!

Wednesday 13 August 2014

Challenge 12 Winner and Designers' Favourites

Hello Extraordinary Crafters!
Wow! You outdid yourselves on the entries for the Beach themed challenge. The entries were gorgeous and we took forever to choose our favourites. We were also delighted to see how many of you played along using an image from The East Wind. Thanks so much!

For Challenge #12 ~ Beach

 the Winner of 3 digi images from 

The East Wind shop 

chosen by random.org is:

# 12 Barb

Congratulations, Barb!
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 12 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 #12 (Beach): 

Bettina says: Lovely scenery canvas with gorgeous sea colours, mermaid and blue fishnet for texture. Love the effect with the bubbles and flowers too.


Bonnie says:  The colour palette and strong shading are absolutely gorgeous. I love the pattern mix and that yummy big cone. The band across the card with the borders and rich chocolate ribbon is an awesome element. Striking design!

 Donna says:  Gorgeous bright summer colors and fabulous beach scene she's created.  Especially love how Aurora is wading in the water and the uber creative way she did the waves with the little sailboat sailing by.  Her sun is hot, but Aurora looks so cool with her ice cream in her hand.  Cute pun in the sentiment too.  Love, love, LOVE!

Kyra says:  Love the mint colours with cool background papers and layout makes the card very loveable,  I love the sea shell around the quote and how the card stands!! Aurora helped me pick this card and she loved this too! xxx 

Maureen says: I love the scene she has made here! Like our Aurora has been chilling all day at the beach, with her !flip flops and shades and collecting shells. Love the colouring and fabulous pop up card style

Congratulations to our designers'
favourites!

Awesome creations! Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

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 August 15.

And remember that you still have until August 17 to enter our Facebook Contest, Just For a Laugh.
We're looking forward to seeing you there, too!

Friday 1 August 2014

Challenge 12 ~ Beach Theme with Freebie (Aug. 1 - 10)


Hello Extraordinary Crafters!
It's the first of a brand new month which means that we have a new challenge theme and a new freebie going out to subscribers of The East Wind newsletter. This little beauty is called Aurora "Bubblegum and Mint Chocolate", two of her favourite ice cream flavours. It's always fun to see how each of the DT members and many of our participants vary the same image and make it their own. Whether you use Aurora or not, we're excited to see your beach themed creations for Challenge 12.


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 2nd time with link to blog
  • Maximun 3 entries if using other images
  • Hand coloured and Crafted ~ NO DIGITAL COLOURING
*The Winner chosen by Random.org will get 3 digital stamps. 
*Each Designer's favorite receives 1 digi +30% off coupon code good for 7 days .


And now for some delicious inspiration from TheEastWind Design Team 

 Jackie Cornfield



Maureen Scott


Lisa Tyrell






If you want more details on any of the DT projects simply click on the designer's name above the photo.

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

Remember also that we have a separate challenge on our Facebook page where the theme is Just for a Laugh. You have until August 17 to play along with that one.