The East Wind - Freebie and Challenge Time

Good Day to you all....Thank you for the wonderful comments on my last couple of posts...

 

 

The East Wind -

 

 

Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheEastWind/

Challenge Blog - http://www.theeastwind.com/

Etsy Shop - https://www.etsy.com/shop/theeastwind

 

The East Wind not only has Blog Challenges, but has Facebook challenges as well.

 

The East Wind digital images are designed to bring out the 'quirkiness' in people.

Unky, the artist an owner of The East Wind', has made a promise to draw new releases for every Monday and Friday.....she has given herself a lot of hard work to meet this promise!!!

 

At The East Wind, we love ALL kind of crafting styles, but the quirkier the better haha

 

The East Wind are also very generous. For fans and supporters who are signed up for The East Wind's news letter, they will get a freebie image with the news letter once a month.....and that freebie happens to be released TODAY!!!! .....how absolutely fabulous is that???

 

February's freebie image is called 'Hart Flower' and is part of the Aurora range, and here she is.......

 

 

Isn't this a gorgeous image that is quite thought provoking when you look at the facial expression.

 

The challenge theme is 'Tainted Love'

 

I used a mix of colours in this make, that I haven't used for a long time.

 

Here is what I have made.......

 

 

I coloured her hair in pinks first, but thought it didn't stand out that much, so added the pale blue. I am really happy with how the image and the card ended up. I used my Silhouette to cut the frame out of kraft card. I have inked the edges of the layers, just to give it an aged look.

 

If you click on the Etsy Shop Link above, you will find all of the recent new releases, as well as many many more gorgeous images. There is something in the shop for everyone's crafting styles and preferences.

 

I really hope you will be able to pop along and join in with this fabulous themed challenge..... There will be 'The East Wind' images up for grabs!

 

 

I would like to enter the above make into the following challenges -

 

 

- Digitally Sweet Challenges - DSC #125 Anything Goes

 - Fairy Tale Challenge Blog - #10 Something with a Heart

 - Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog - RRR Challenge #110 Hearts and Ribbons

- Sister Act Challenge Blog - #91 Always Anything Goes

- Wags n Whiskers Rubber Stamps - Challenge #146 Hearts

- 4 Crafty Chicks - 4CC Challenge #231 Anything Goes

- Scrap and Craft Challenge - Challenge #1 Anything

- All Sorts Challenge Blog - Week #296 Flower Power 

   - Digi Designs Challenge - Include a heart(s)

- Hiding In My Craftroom - HIMCR #185 Freestyle

- Art By Miran Challenge - #24 Anything Goes

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 Lelli-Bot Crafts (my other design team), who has their next show on the 2nd February on Create and Craft TV.

 

Lelli-Bot crafts Webpage - http://www.lellibotcrafts.co.uk/index.php

Lelli-Bot Lovers Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/600992436661725/

Lelli-Bot Craft Facebook 'Like' Page - https://www.facebook.com/LelliBotCrafts?fref=ts

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Thank you for the continued support from my followers and crafting friends.

 

Left Of Centre Challenge #63

Welcome ladies, gentlemen and 'others'..... It is lovely to see you back on my blog.

I have had some laptop issues, however I have a new one now, so I am back to full working order....well as much as I ever was anyway lol

 

Today see's two Design Team / Challenge Blog posts..... 

 

 

Left Of Centre Creative Challenges -
 

Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/366516863488820/

Challenge Blog - http://leftofcenterchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/

 

The left of Centre is a challenge blog that loves all sorts of crafting styles, especially gothic, dark, punk, fantasy etc....

 

We are so so lucky to have an amazing list of totally talented Sponsors who offer prizes for our weekly challenge's....

 

This weeks Challenge is -

'Cool For Kids'

 

Our Amazingly Wonderful Sponsor for this week is......Bugaboo Stamps

Bugaboo Digi Stamp Webpage - http://www.bugaboostamps.com/

 

 

Bugaboo Stamps offer all sorts of image styles and at really reasonable prices.

I hope you can pop over and have a brows of what they have to offer.

 

Here is the Image I chose to use for my 'Cool For Kids' challenge make:

 

Rock Star Boy - http://www.bugaboostamps.com/Rock-star-Boy_p_3601.html?lt_c=1&quickcart=1

 

Now, here is what I have made with my Bugaboo Image -

 

 

 

he image is ideal for all ages of 'Boys'.

The image is coloured with pencils and the frame and stars are cut using my Silhouette Cameo.

 

I have to say,  I love this card with its bright and colourful look.

 

This is such a great theme as it leave plenty of opportunities to let your imagination flow and the card can be made for any age or sex of kids.....I hope you can join in, as there are some Bgaboo images up for grabs to the winner!!!!!

At Left Of Centre, the Design Team pick the winner and the top entries, and we all have different tastes and loves of crafting and styles.

 

 

I would like to enter the above card in the following challenges -

 

 - 7 Kids Challenge Blog - #118 Anything Goes

 - Baffies Kreativeladen Challenge Bog - #40 Anything Goes

 - Inspiration Destination - #18 Anything Goes

- The Pink Elephant Challenge - TPE283 Anything Goes 

- Paper Nest Dolls Challenge - Monthly #01 Anything Goes **Won a Top Pick**

- My Craft Creations - Anything Goes 19/1 - 31/1 2015

- Not Just Cards Challenge Blog - #11 Anything Goes

- Crafting From The Heart - #44 Anything Goes

- Craft Your Passion Challenges - #246 Anything Goes **Won a Top Pick**

- Inky Chicks - #45 Anything Goes

 

 

 

 Lelli-Bot Crafts (my other design team), has their next show on the 2nd February on Create and Craft TV.

 

Lelli-Bot crafts Webpage - http://www.lellibotcrafts.co.uk/index.php

Lelli-Bot Lovers Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/600992436661725/

Lelli-Bot Craft Facebook 'Like' Page - https://www.facebook.com/LelliBotCrafts?fref=ts

 

 

Thank you for the continued support from my followers and crafting friends.

The East Wind - New Release

Welcome followers, friends ,ladies and gentlemen and 'others'..... It is lovely to see you back on my blog.

I have had some laptop issues, however I have a new one now, so I am back to full working order....well as much as I ever was anyway lol

 

Today see's two Design Team / Challenge Blog posts..... 

 

 

The East Wind -

 

 

Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheEastWind/

Challenge Blog - http://www.theeastwind.com/2014/12/challenge-21-christmas.html

Etsy Shop - https://www.etsy.com/shop/theeastwind

 

The East Wind not only has Blog Challenges, but has Facebook challenges as well.

The East Wind digital images are designed to bring out he 'quirkiness' in people.

Unky, the artist an owner of The East Wind', has made a promise to draw new releases for every Monday and Friday.....she ha given herself a lot of hard work in this promise!!!

At The East Wind, we love ALL kind of crafting styles, but the quirkier the better haha

 

The East Wind are also very generous. For fans and supporters who are signed up for The East Wind's news letter, they will get a freebie image with the news letter once a month..... how fabulous is that???

 

As it is Friday, that means a brand new image release. Todays release is called 'Bundled Up' and part of the Unky Toon Collection, but it isn't anything like what you imaging the title suggests.

 

Here is todays new release......are you ready???......are you sure???......well here it is.....

 

 

 

Isn't she adorable??!!

 

Here is what I have made using this image.....I made the mistake of trying to put a chin etc on the image.....but ever mind, its still a cute image hahah

 

 

 

 

 

I think I might have gone a bit OTT on the pearl embellishments, but I love them and I think they add that extra to the card.

The Image has been coloured using pencils and the outside has been distressed using Tim Holtz distress ink.

 

If you click on the Etsy Shop Link above, you will find this new release, as well as many many more gorgeous images......like a digi treasure chest!!!!

 

 

I would like to enter the above make into the following challenges -

 

- 7 Kids Challenge Blog - #118 Anything Goes

- Baffies Kreativeladen Challenge Bog - #40 Anything Goes 

  - Inspiration Destination - #18 Anything Goes

- The Pink Elephant Challenge - TPE283 Anything Goes 

- Paper Nest Dolls Challenge - Monthly #01 Anything Goes

- My Craft Creations - Anything Goes 19/1 - 31/1 2015

- Not Just Cards Challenge Blog - #11 Anything Goes

- Crafting From The Heart - #44 Anything Goes

- Craft Your Passion Challenges - #246 Anything Goes

- Inky Chicks - #45 Anything Goes

- 4 Crafty Chicks - 4CC Challenge #231 Anything Goes

 

 

 

 

 Lelli-Bot Crafts (my other design team), who has their next show on the 2nd February on Create and Craft TV.

 

Lelli-Bot crafts Webpage - http://www.lellibotcrafts.co.uk/index.php

Lelli-Bot Lovers Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/600992436661725/

Lelli-Bot Craft Facebook 'Like' Page - https://www.facebook.com/LelliBotCrafts?fref=ts

 

 

Thank you for the continued support from my followers and crafting friends.

Left Of Centre Challenge #61

Welcome beautiful bloggers, crafters and lookers. I love every single visit I get, and love it even more if you would kindly leave a comment. 

Today see's the start of Challenge #61 over on the Left Of Centre Challenge Blog. 

Left Of Centre also have a Facebook Group to showcase your challenge entries etc...

This Weeks challenge is sponsored by OddBall Art

The Image I chose to use is 'Valentine Giraffe'

The Left Of Centre Challenge Blog isn't only for dark, punky, gothic, quirky or steampunk makes etc.....It is also for normal makes, as long as they fit with the theme. 

If you do choose to use a Left Of Centre make, then you do not need to follow the theme, just make something that fits the kinda designs that are classed as Left Of Centre. 

This Weeks theme is 'Animal Instincts'.

I chose to make something that is normal and not Left Of Centre....

I coloured the image with my pencils and the rest is all cut out using my silhouette cameo, which I am totally addicted too. 

The backing has the hearts cut out and then hearts of a different colour glued into the holes. 

I finished off using a white rangers pen to add the faux stitching. 

I hope you like this make and the image. I thought it was so sweet I couldn't help but use it. 

I think this image would be great for both adults and children, depending how you use it. 

I really hope you will pop over and join in the challenge, as well as join the facebook group. 

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Just a reminder, The East Wind is looking for Instragram users to become instergram Design Team members. If you are interested, please pop over and join their facebook group and read the entry details on the pinned post.... 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheEastWind/

Thank you for visiting my little blog and leaving such lovely comments. They are all read and mean a lot. 

The East Wind - Challenge #23

Wow, I am getting a lot better at this blogging thing again..... I am feeling better and able to make more projects, so I am back to blogging more regularly.

I am so thankful that a lot of my fellow crafting and blogging friends didn't abandon me when I was away for so long. Big hugs and kisses to every single one of you!!

 

 

This month is going so fast that it is already time for a brand new challenge over on The East Wind Challenge Blog.

 

 

 

There are plenty of ways to view their gorgeous images and also to share your makes with them.... 

 

- Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheEastWind/

- Facebook 'Like' Page https://www.facebook.com/theeastwindbyunky

- Challenge Blog http://www.theeastwind.com/

- Etsy Shop - https://www.etsy.com/shop/theeastwind

 

 

The Theme for Challenge #23 is.....

"Winter Blues"

.....which is a great theme for the current weather situation in the UK. Now, this can be an early Christmas card or just a winter themed make. The only condition is, the most prominent colour MUST BE BLUE...

 

I chose to use the image "Waiting For You", which is available in The East Wind's Etsy Shop....

 

Shop - http://www.etsy.com/shop/theeastwind

Image - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/209475126/digital-stamp-aurora-waiting-for-you-300?ref=shop_home_active_1&ga_search_query=waiting%2Bfor%2Byou

 

 

 

Here is what I made

 

This image reflects the end of a fun Christmas/festive period and the beginning of a cold and wet new year.....

 

The card base, topper layers and snowflakes were cut on my Silhouette Cameo, which I am totally addicted too.

The image was coloured using my pencils and highlighted with white pen.

I have to say, I do love the mix of blues and teals in this card.

 

 

I hope this card has given you some inspiration to get your craft on and get making to join the current challenge.

 

Challenges I'd Like to Enter

Scrappers Delight - Anything Goes/New Beginnings

Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes 

Not Just Cards Challenges - Anything Goes Challenge #10

Party Time Tuesdays - Anything Goes Challenge #194

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes #16

Through The Craftroom Door - Anything Goes

 

 

The East Wind has a VERY exciting opportunity.....If you are an instragram user, we would love you to apply for The East Wind's new Instragram Design Team.

Please pop over to the Facebook group and read the pinned post for more details.....

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheEastWind/

 

 

We love to see what people have made using images from The East Wind, so please join our facebook group and invite your digi loving friends.

 

 

Thank you for every single visit and comment, they mean so much to me....



The East Wind - New Release 12.01.2015

Welcome beautiful fellow bloggers, crafters and nosy parkers lol It's always nice to see you....

Today see's the release of a brand new image from The East Wind. 

There are plenty of ways to view their gorgeous images and also to share your makes with them.... 

- Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheEastWind/ 

- Facebook Like Page https://www.facebook.com/theeastwindbyunky

- Challenge Blog - http://www.theeastwind.com/ 

- Etsy Shop - https://www.etsy.com/shop/theeastwind

Unky has committed to try and release brand new images every Friday and Monday..... I think it is AMAZING that she can do this, as her images are gorgeous, detailed and so quirky. 

Today's 'NEW RELEASE' is called "Who Are You?", which is one of the quirky images with loads of scope for fun colourful and funky makes. 

Here is what I made

As you can see, I have gone for the colourful and brighter the better, with a darker backing to make the image and cut outs stand out even more. 

As always, my image has been coloured using my Faber Castell pencils and then fussy cut around the image. 

I hope you will all visit the links above and look at all the other gorgeous images and makes. 

Thank you for your visits, I love your comments and read every single one of them. 

Many Thanks 

Lelli-Bot's Brand New Kits

Welcome back followers and readers. It is lovely to have you visit again. 

Today, I will be showcasing my Samples for one of the three new Lelli-Bot Kits. 

These kits will be launched on the 9th January on Create and Craft TV, so I hope you can all tune in. 

Fcebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/600992436661725/

Facebook 'Like Page' - https://www.facebook.com/LelliBotCrafts?ref=ts&fref=ts

Blog Page - http://lelli-bot.blogspot.co.uk/

The samples I am showcasing today are for the brand new kit 

'Gothic Lace'.

This kit is gorgeous as it is very delicate and pretty. The skulls are made up of flowers and butterflies and prettiness, and the toppers are all in black and white. 

The colour included in the card stock and embellishments is pink, but you can use any colour with this kit as it is all monochromatic.

Here are my Gothic Lace Samples. Needless to say, I used pink as it is my favorite colour haha

Sample One

The bag, flowers and leaves are all cut on my Silhouette machine. 

Everything but the black gems and green card are from the kit.

Sample Two

The box is cut on my Silhouette machine. The box card, ribbon and black gems aren't from the kit. 

Sample Three

The backing was cut using my silhouette Machine. Everything but the black gems are from the kit.

Can you tell that I had fun with my Cameo Silhouette this week lol I missed it while I wasnt able to craft. 

I hope these samples demonstrate how gorgeous this kit is and how versatile the kits are. At Lelli-Bots we don't want to be known as a 'Card Making Company', but a 'Paper Crafting Company' as the kits can be used on more than just cards. 

It would be lovely to see you in our Lelli-Bot Lovers Facebook group, the link is further up the post. 

Keep an eye out for my blog posts with the next two kits.....

Thank you once again for visiting my blog and leaving such wonderful comments.