Be Merry~!

Morning Everyone!

Did everyone get a head start on those Christmas cards and projects yet?! I sure haven't and barely getting started so if you are a procrastinator like me...Here is something to inspire you to kick off the fun holiday festivities. I made a wine tag using Yeti Fumi! It makes a nice touch if you plan to give it away or just as decor for home. I used a circle spellbinder to cut the ring on top as the punches won't reach that far in.  I also used a 5 petal flower punch to create a poinsettia and finished it off with gems and pearls. The sentiment is written with red pen and traced over with pink glitter gel pen. Hope this was fun for you and get your juices going for the Holiday Season!

Here is a closer glimpse at the hole I cut out to hang over the wine bottle. I punched out a scallop first on the DP and the glue it onto the white than blue base. I than took a circle spellbinder to cut in the center of the scallop shape.

XOXO,

Kathy

Make a Keiki Smile~!

Hi There!

Just wanted to share the cards I did for the "Make a Keiki Smile"! Made 10 cards total as my contribution. I have been doing this for the past 3 years I believe and it sure makes me happy to know that it makes a difference when everyone comes together for a great cause. The drive is lead by Kris and her aunt. She has the biggest of hearts always upping the number of cards delivered to kids who are in the hospital for the holidays in Mission Hills, CA!  I highly encourage all of you to participate next year because I had a great time and love to see the smiles on children's faces~!

Challenge #28- So Thankful

Morning Peeps~!

Did everyone got a chance to go through the fun blog hop we have going on at Y&FH?! If you haven't than head on over and check out the talented ladies from Team Yumi and Team Fumi which ends on 11/18/13 PST:)

Not only do we have fun prizes up for grabs in the HOP but we also are having the "So Thankful" challenge #28 going right now that ends this Friday, so be sure to link up~!!

I have made a card with Summer Chuckles below to share the inspiration with you. Used an embossing folder for the "thanks" sentiments and the leaves are foam stickers. Hope Chuckles brought smiles to you while visiting because he sure does makes me smile whenever I see him!

1st Team Battle Blog Hop - BRING IT~!

Hi everyone!!

You're in for a real treat today on the Yumi and Fumi Blog. We've got a battle brewing between Team Yumi and Team Fumi and you're invited to a front row seat of the feud. No we're not really fighting, we're just having a bit of fun between teammates and what better way than to show off with a crafty style blog hop? We're going to give the teams a theme to create with and you will be the judges. Now it wouldn't be a blog hop without prizes yes? Well you're absolutely right! As you hop along make sure you leave comments on each blog post because each team member is giving away something on their blog. Yep your eyes do not deceive you, so there are lots of chances to win!!

There will be 4 types of winners:

1. Overall Design Team winners
2. Individual DT winner
3. Overall Blog hop winner will receive a stamp of our choice, plus similar items each DT member shares in their picture on their projects (it could be you)
4. DT will choose a winner from their own blogs to receive something as well (it could be you)  

Battle #1 - Embellishments
Team Yumi Yummies vs. Team Fumi Faves
Starts: 11/15/13, Midnight PST
Ends: 11/18/13, 11pm PST

Each DT member will:
1. Share their project
2. List their embellishments
3. Share a picture of what they are giving away on their blog

Here's what you need to do:
1. Go through the blog hop and leave a comment on everyone's blog post
2. When you come back to the YandFH Blog you will vote 1 time by leaving a comment with your favorite designer who you think used the theme the best. We'd also love to hear what you liked about their project so please include that in your comment.
3. Link up on the YandFH Blog

Now let's get ready to rumbbbbbbbbllllllllllllle I mean to the hop order (LOL):

Rosemary (Team Yumi) (that's ME)
Denice (TF)
Lisa (Team Yumi)
Melissa (TF)
Cebelica (Team Yumi)
Sheena (TF)
Rinne (Team Yumi)
Kathy (TF)
Olivia (Team Yumi)
Leanne (TF)
Renate' (Team Yumi)
YandFH Blog (go here to vote and link up)

For my project today I used Winter Yumi and Chase.

Can you tell what are my favorite embellies?! It's pearls, ribbon or twine, and flowers!

 One lucky commenter on my blog will receive the following from my Faves!

Gluck and hop onto Olivia now!

Fang's So Much~!

Hi Everyone!

I recently accepted a new job and just wanted to share with you what I did as my farewell card. In the spirit of Halloween, I was able to use a vampire panda image I have found online. The layout is pretty much simple with embossed bamboo folder from a brand called Darice. I hand written the sentiment "Fang's So Much" to finish it off. Thanks for stopping by and hope you have a great rest of the week!

Sending Happy Wishes Your Way~!

Morning Everyone!

Today's special post goes out to the talented Cebelica! She is in our awesome Team Fumi over at Yumi and Fumi Handmade! Made this card using Yumi Peace Sign especially for her as she loves pink and blue!

Happy Birthday Cebelica! Wishing you everything sweet and pretty all day as you deserve it. May the celebrations carry through all month long shared with loved ones!  It's been fun working with ya~! Thanks for all the inspiration you bring to blogland =)

On a side note, we have a new guest for the month on Y&FH! It's Linda! Come on over and check out what she has to share! Not only that, but we also have a color challenge #27 going on til Nov 8th! Can't wait to see all your cards and projects from our current challenge!

Challenge #27 Color Combo

Morning Everyone!

Can you believe it's already November?!? The year is totally flying by!!  Have you guys had a chance to see Yumi and Fumi's color challenge yet? It's Orange, Black, Green, and Purple!! I got inspired by Leanne's post so wanted to make a non-traditional Christmas card as well. Below is my take on the challenge. Come and join us as the deadline is Nov 8th!  I used Winter Fumi with snowflakes embossed on purple cardstock.  I stamped pine trees and made some snow to finish off the scene with a sentiment from CC designs.  I got a chance to also try out this frost spray effect that I borrowed from my friend on Winter Fumi...can you see how she glows as if snow is actually falling? Totally cool and wished I have put it on the rest of the card too. Pretty happy of how it came out since Color Challenges are the most difficult for me, so you guys are not alone out there if you feel the same hehe. Give it a try and you might surprise yourself just like me =D

Challenges I am entering:

Challenge #32- Anything Goes

Challenge #9 - Anything Goes twist Emo/Gothic 

Challenge #31 - Anything Goes