Tuesday 28 October 2014

Challenge 17 Winner and DT Favourites

Hello Extraordinary Crafters!
We were thrilled by all of the delightfully spooky projects which you entered for Challenge 17. Thanks to all who entered and a special thanks to those who used an image from The East Wind.

For Challenge #17 ~ The Spooks Come Out at Night

 The Winner of 3 digi images from 

The East Wind shop 

chosen by random.org is:

# 23 Heather M.

Congratulations, Heather!
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 17 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 #17 (The Spooks Come Out at Night):


Jackie says: Great attention to detail. The hair colouring is awesome. Just love it all!


Vicky says: I really adore the way she has colored glamzombie!!!  And the layout was perfectly spooky! 



Susan says: I think this is a fantastic tag! Making this a Halloween creation without using Halloween stuff... You hit it right on! Fantastic!!! Love it!!  Awesome design and coloring! Just fantastic!



Bonnie says: This is such a cool project with beautiful colouring and incredible details. Love the die cuts, flowers, ribbon,...every little detail.

Congratulations to our designers'
favourites!

Spookalicious creations! We appreciate you sharing your talent with us.

To visit any of the favourites and perhaps 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 November 1 with Unky's freebie image.
And remember that you still have until November 17 to enter our Facebook Contest, Animals.
We're looking forward to seeing you there, too!

Wednesday 15 October 2014

Challenge #17 ~ The Spooks Come Out at Night


Hello Extraordinary Crafters!
With Halloween quickly approaching, stores filled with spooky decorations, costumes, and treats, we have found inspiration everywhere for our new challenge theme. For Challenge #17, we would like to see projects relating to The Spooks Come Out at Night.

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 spookalicious inspiration from TheEastWind Design Team 

 Jackie Cornfield
using Halloween Witch with Black Kitty

using Lucy Loo Vampire Queen

Maureen Scott
using Twisted Venus The Devil Wears Nada


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 The Spooks Come Out at Night 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 frightened (LOL) to see what spooky projects you create!

Monday 13 October 2014

Challenge 16 Winner and Designers' Favourites

Hello Extraordinary Crafters!
Thanks to all those who participated in our Thanksgiving challenge. Canadians are celebrating this weekend, officially on Monday although the big feast can fall on any day of the weekend. We loved seeing so many versions of Aurora Turkey...how fun.

For Challenge #16 ~ Canadian Thanksgiving

 the Winner of 3 digi images from 

The East Wind shop 

chosen by random.org is:

#14 Kaija 

Congratulations, Kaija!
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 16 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 #16 (Canadian Thanksgiving):

#14 Kaija

Bettina says: Kaija is my absolute favourite this time. Love how she's coloured up Aurora Turkey and her added details with the gorgeous bow and lace on the edge makes it pop

#2 Hanne

Donna says:  I love Hanne's dramatic coloring of the image and the fabulous DP she chose.  The dark glittery leaves and edges of the ribbon balance the design beautifully.

#17 Silvia

Kyra says: I admire how Silvia coloured Aurora Turkey. The blue and brown contrast makes the turkey stand out so much. The feather embellie and background paper make it so festive. wonderful job.

#12 Wendy

Maureen says: Love the colouring of Wendy's image and the background papers. Love the simple layout and cute embellishments, a fabulous thanksgiving card! love it! x

Congratulations to our designers'
favourites!

Delightful creations! We appreciate you sharing your talent with us.

To visit any of the favourites and perhaps 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 October 15.

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

Wednesday 1 October 2014

Challenge #16 ~ Canadian Thanksgiving/Giving Thanks

Hello Extraordinary Crafters!



It's hard to believe that it's October already. In two weekends (Oct. 13) it is Thanksgiving in Canada which means a long weekend, family get-togethers, and a huge feast. Usually, the star of the Canadian Thanksgiving meal is the turkey. That's what inspired this month's freebie image, Aurora Turkey, which is included in your October The East Wind newsletter. The theme of Challenge 16 is CanadianThanksgiving or Giving Thanks.

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





Maureen Scott











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 Canadian Thanksgiving/Giving Thanks 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!