Simply Amazing

My darling daughter started third grade yesterday, and I'm not even going to pretend I'm not emotional about it.  Our summer absolutely flew by - it felt like we were always going somewhere (because we were).  It was a big summer for my girl, too.  She mastered riding her bike with no training wheels, went to soccer camp, and discovered a deep love of Greek mythology. I'm so proud of all of these milestones, and I try not to get all weepy in front of her (but silently I'm freaking out that she'll turn eight in a month!).

When I sat down to make her a card for her lunch on her first day of school, I knew it had to be special.  In her school, third grade is when everything gets a bit different.  She changes classes, grades get tougher, and has standardized testing.  She's nervous. And I just want her to never, ever forget how truly amazing she is.

That's where this fun Yumi and Fumi Handmade stamp, Yumi w/ Bookbag, came in.  I stamped it on Ultra Smooth White card stock with an IMAGINE Crafts®/Tsukineko® Memento™ Dye Ink full-size inkpad in Tuxedo Black.  I colored it to coordinate with my patterned paper, using my Spectrum Noir pens:

Skirt/Shoes: PP3. PP5. DR5

Shirt/Socks: GB4, GB6, GB8

Bag: BG4, BG6, BG2

Skin: FS9, FS3, FS2, CR3

Eyes: GB8, EB3

Hair: DG3, CG2, CG1

I added a wonderful sentiment that tells her exactly what I want her to know, and a few bits of pink bling.  I'm a giant fan of the green hair - I'll be using this fun combo again soon!

Challenge #16 - Anything But a Card Reminder

Today's post is a reminder about the current Anything But a Card (ABC) challenge that's going on right now and from the looks of the Featured Friday post from two days ago, it appears everyone is getting the hang of this challenge. Sadly, I noticed some are forgetting to enter their projects....you can't win if you don't enter and with a fabulous $15 gift certificate to the Y&FH store as the prize, it is definitely worth remembering!

You have until Friday, 5/24 at noon, pst to ENTER.

Rules and qualifying stamps can be found in the Challenge Info tab.

Eva and I have teamed up to showcase a few more ABC projects with the hopes that they inspire you to create and join us. With that being said, this coming week is the last week of school for Eva's son and she chose to make this thoughtful gift card holder for his teacher using Yumi w/ Bookbag. I think we all agree that Eva should be given an A+ for ADORABLE! You can check out all of the details on her BLOG.  

At the end of July I am hosting a local scrapbook retreat and thought it would be fun to decorate each of the tables with a little "something," but with a total of 13 tables to decorate I started to think it might be wise to combine cute with cost effective.  I think this 5.5" x 5.5" rosette with Fumi w/ Turtle is going to be the perfect solution. You can read all the details on my BLOG.

  

  (I can proudly say that not one Hershey's Kiss was harmed during the photography of this rosette!!)

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There's more exciting news here at Y&FH! In case you haven't heard, we are in the midst of a DT call which runs until June 1st....all the info you need can be found in the DT Call tab above.  Good luck to all that apply!

Happy Sunday!

Denice

Challenge #13 - Case'ing Eva

Happy Sunday everyone!! Today starts a brand NEW challenge for all of you!! If you didn't see the winner and Top 3 from the last challenge, please scroll down. :)

The challenge for the next 2 weeks is to:

Case EVA's Card!!

Remember, you can play along with us if you use any image from Yumi and Fumi Handmade, La-La Land Crafts, The Greeting Farm or Sister Stamps. We also added a new company, Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps. However, if you happen to use a Yumi and Fumi Handmade image on your project your name will be thrown in to the drawing one more time. Unsure what qualifies for our challenges? Visit the Challenge info page by clicking the tab up top.

You have until Friday, APRIL 12th to link up your project. Be sure to use a direct link to your project and not your blog. Those entries could possibly be deleted.

Here is the picture of Eva's gorgeous card that we would like you to case!!

 First up is Rosie's card using Yumi with Bookbag:

Next up is Leanne who also used Yumi with Bookbag:

What an AWESOME prize package up for grabs!!

Feel free to share this picture with a link back to this post on your blog to let everyone know your playing.

The top 3 will receive a personalized badge and a special 10% off coupon code that you can use in the Y&FH Store.

Follow us on Facebook and Pinterest by clicking on the links on our side bar. 

Looking forward to seeing your projects.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs,

Rosie & Leanne :)

March Guest Designer Post: Star Student

Hey there, readers!

It's Thanh, your March Guest Designer, back with my final post this month. I can't believe how quickly this month has gone by and how appreciative I am of all your wonderful comments and support! Thanks so much; you know how to make a girl feel at home.

While I don't have any kiddos of my own, yet, I couldn't resist making a school related project with Yumi with Bookbag. I know that most of your kids have just returned or are due to return from spring break so I thought it would be cute to send them off with a card to get back into it:

Yumi really is a star with her outfit and her bright eyes:

These are the Copic markers I used for her clothes and bookbag:

These are the Copic markers I used for her hair, skin, eyes and cheeks:

Renate and Leanne, thanks again for having me! This isn't goodbye, but just a see you later! ;)

Challenge #6--BRING THE BLING!!

Happy Sunday y'all! It's hard to believe today's the last Sunday of October....WOWZERS!! These months have been flying by for sure. Today kicks off another new challenge at Yumi and Fumi Handmade Crafts. We first want to thank all of you who participated in our last challenge. You made some lovely creations and we all enjoyed seeing them!

Since the last challenge had a prize attached to it, we have a winner to announce today along with our top 3 picks.

Winner by random drawing is:
True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 4 Powered by RANDOM.ORG

MIMI

(Please email: yumi.fumi@yumifumihandmade.com within 48 hours to claim prize. Just type in the challenge name in the subject line and give us your snail mail address.)

Our top 3 picks in no particular order from the last challenge are: 

Denise B

Blankina
Kathy

Congrats to our winner and 3 top picks!

Today we have a new challenge to announce: 

 BRING THE BLING!

You MUST to use a Yumi & Fumi Handmade, Sister Stamps, La-La Land Crafts or The Greeting Farm image to participate in our challenges. Any project not using these images will be deleted.

Please take the time to review all of the Challenge Rules HERE to make sure you qualify (the rules are under "Challenge Info" at the top tab). You have until Saturday, September 23rd, 11am PST to link up your new project below (one entry per blog).

Now for our amazing DT samples! 

(You can click on each name to go to our DT's personal blogs to see more details on each project.)

Leanne Poe using Yumicorn 

 

Eva Uyeunten using Yumicorn

 Kim Yu using Yumi w/Bookbag

Rachel Parys using Fumi with Umbrella

Rosie Bridges using Yumi Peace Sign

Sandie Dunne using Yumi Peace Sign

We hope you enjoyed our creations today! Now, don't forget to come by and "like" our Facebook Fan Page, so you can stay up-to-date, get your challenge reminders, and share your stuff!! Please join us in our challenges too.....we would love to see your beautiful cards/projects!

Have a great week and see you here soon!

Love & Hugs!!
Rosie & the Y&F Design Team :)

Challenge #3--Anything but a CARD!

Happy Sunday y'all! We are so glad you joined us today!! Today kicks off another new challenge at Yumi and Fumi Handmade Crafts. We first want to thank all of you who participated in our last challenge....Use a Sentiment! You made some lovely creations and we all enjoyed seeing them!

Since the last challenge was the 1st Sunday of September, we have a prize winner to announce along with our top 3 picks.

Winner by random drawing is:
True Random Number Generator Min: Max:
Result: 10 Powered by RANDOM.ORG

CEBELICA!!

(Please email: yumi.fumi@yumifumihandmade.com within 48 hours to claim prize. Just type in the challenge name in the subject line and give us your snail mail address.)


Our top 3 picks in no particular order from the last challenge are:

#4 Melissa O
#7 Denise B
#11 Kathy

Please grab our special, customized linky to add to your blog. Congrats to our winner and top 3 picks!!

Congrats again Denice!

Congratulations again to all of you!!
Today we have a new challenge to announce!

Our challenge for the next two weeks is:

Anything but a CARD!

You MUST to use a Yumi & Fumi Handmade, Sister Stamps, La-La Land Crafts or The Greeting Farm image to participate in our challenges. Any project not using these images will be deleted.

Please take the time to review all of the Challenge Rules HERE to make sure you qualify (the rules are under "Challenge Info" at the top tab). You have until Saturday, September 23rd, 11am PST to link up your new project below (one entry per blog).

Now for our amazing DT samples!
(You can click on each name to go to our DT's personal blogs to see more details on each project.)

Eva Uyeunten's FRAME using Yumi with Bookbag and Fumi with Messenger Bag

Rachel Parys' TAG using Fumi with Bear Backpack

Rosie Bridges' STATIONERY BOX using Yumi & Fumi

Stationery Box OPENED

Leanne Poe's tag using Fumi with Bear Backpack

Kim's backpack using Fumi With Bear Backpack

 

Don't forget to come by and "like" our Facebook Fan Page, so you can stay up-to-date, get your challenge reminders, and share your creations!

We hope you have a great time creating and we can't wait to see what you do!!

Hugs!!
Rosie & the Y&F Design Team

Add your direct link below. We're excited to see your creation!