Spread the Love - A Yumi & Fumi Handmade Event

Hello everyone!!

You might not know this but Yumi & Fumi are the new kids in the stamping community and we are eager to make new friends.  We appreciate all the ones we have now and would love to see our circle of friends grow.  You might know someone who'd love to be a part of the Yumi & Fumi ohana...they just don't know it yet.  We see the crafting community as a beautiful garden with a multitude of diverse and colorful flowers to pick from; different stamp companies who help us all create or say what's in our hearts.  We'd love to be a flower that grows in your garden.  Help us spread the word... 

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Today starts 4-weeks (April 8 - May 3rd) of events here on our blog and on our Facebook fan page.

• A weekly give-a-way (Facebook)
• A scavenger hunt (Facebook)
• Anything goes with Yumi & Fumi Handmade challenge (Blog)

You will have lots of opportunities to win some AWEMAZING prize packages from each event:

Event #1 Weekly Giveaway on Facebook (A single Peek-a-Boo stamp and some wonderful crafty supplies)

• To participate LIKE our Facebook page
• Click on the Giveaway Tab and follow the directions
• Each week a winner will be randomly selected and you will be notified via email and will be announced on Facebook
• PRIZE dates & times:  
• Each event will start on Monday and ends on Friday, Midnight PST.
• (April 8-April 12) Stamp: AJ w/ Dragonfly
• (April 15-April 19) Stamp: Fumi w/ Turtle
• (April 22-April 26th) Stamp: Chuckles w/ Gecko
• (April 29th-May 3rd) Stamp: Yumi w/ Birdie

• ***To see pictures of each week's prize head on over to Renate's blog. 

Event #2 Scavenger Hunt - This is a cumulative event.  You must answer each question (5 each week, total of 20) correctly all four weeks.  One winner will win a SUPER AWESOME GRAND prize.  The prize includes all four stamps from the newly released Peek-a-Boo series:

 

 

 

 PLUS. ALL. OF. THIS!:

The Big Picture (FB Scavenger Hunt)

 

FB-Scavenger Hunt Grand Prize (left side)

 

FB Scavenger Hunt Grand Prize (right side)

 

My Little Shoebox 12x12 Double sided Paper (front side 2/ea)

 

My Little Shoebox 12x12 Double sided Paper (reverse side 2/ea)
 

• To participate LIKE our Facebook page
• Message us on Facebook with answers to the 5 questions posted weekly.  DO NOT ANSWER IN COMMENTS SECTION, it will NOT count.
• You MUST participate all 4 weeks in order to be eligible for the GRAND prize.
• All answers to the questions will be found either on the Y&FH blog, Y&FH online shop, or on our Facebook fan page.
• Dates & Times:
•  Each event will start on Monday and ends on Friday, Midnight PST.
• (April 8-April 12) Questions 1-5
• (April 15-April 19) Questions 6-10
• (April 22-April 26th) Questions 11-15
• (April 29th-May 3rd) Questions 16-20
• All 20 questions must be answered correctly and on time in order to win the GRAND PRIZE
• In the event of a tie, we will use Random.org to choose the winner
• The winner of the GRAND PRIZE will be announced on Monday, May 6th and will be posted here on the blog NOT on Facebook

EVENT #3 Anything Goes with Yumi & Fumi Blog Challenge - One participant will win a SUPER AWESOME GRAND prize.  The prize includes all four stamps from the newly released Peek-a-Boo series:

PLUS. ALL. OF. THIS!:

BLOG CHALLENGE BIG GRAND PRIZE

BLOG Grand Prize (left side)

BLOG Grand Prize (right side)

My Little Shoebox 12x12 Double sided Paper (front side 2/ea)

My Little Shoebox 12x12 Double sided Paper (reverse side 2/ea)

To be eligible for the prize follow the guidelines below.  Because the prize is AWEMAZING we will check each entry to make sure all guidelines have been met.  To participate:

• Become a Blog Follower
• Like us on Facebook (Optional)
• Share the event badge (See sidebar) or the picture of the BLOG grand prize on your blog
• If you don't have a blog mention our event in your description when posting your picture in any forum or gallery, and add a link to this post if possible
• Create anything (card, 3-D project, tag set, etc...)
• You MUST use at least 1 Yumi & Fumi Handmade stamp (**Regular challenge rules DO NOT APPLY)  Don't own any yet?  Head on over to our online shop to purchase one.
• If your project does not include a Yumi & Fumi Handmade image it will be automatically deleted
• ONE ENTRY per participant
• Must be a new handmade creation, anything prior to April 8th will be deleted
• No back linking
• Add a direct link to your project, NOT your blog, by using the Inlinkz button below
• Event ends on Friday, May 3rd at Midnight, PST. 
• Winner will be announced here on the blog on Monday, May 6th

WHEW!!!  And all you have to do is participate and follow the guidelines for each event.  (LOL)  We look forward to becoming a part of your garden circle, helping it grow and become more beautiful. 

Take care, good luck and have fun!!
Hugs,
Yumi & Fumi Handmade

Happy Birthday Eva!!!

Hello Everyone!
(Please scroll down to see the Sunday Challenge #13 reminder)

Today we have a very special birthday post for our wonderful Birthday Coordinator, Eva Uyeunten!

Happy Birthday Eva!!

We wish you all the best on this very special day.  Happy Birthday friend and thank you for all that you do for us here at Yumi & Fumi Handmade. 

Have a spectacular day!! 

Big squeezes!!

Eva has been a terrific inspiration for our team.  In her role as the birthday coordinator she has surprised us with our very own special birthday blog post.

Today it's our turn to return the love by giving her a special birthday post. 
Enjoy the showcase from the DT and some special friends

From Danni...

From Denice...

From Kathy...

From Joy...

The front of the card



The inside of the card



From Sandie...

From Kim...

From Leanne...

From Rosie...

  
Renate' wanted to wish you a very Happy Birthday and  hope you have a wonderful day!!

Stop by Eva's blog today and wish her a Happy Birthday.  You'll also get a treat! She created a fun tutorial that I plan on trying. Hope you will too.

Have a terrific day!!

Hugs,

The Y&FH team and Friends

REMINDER: Challenge #13 Case'ing Eva (ME!) Plus a Tutorial!

Hello!  Did everyone enjoy the awesomely cute Peek-a-Boo Spring Release??  Do you have a favorite?  If you can't decide, you can pick them all up at a special bundle price but only til Monday, April 8th at 5 PM PST.  Check them out at the Yumi and Fumi Handmade store!

Well, we also currently have a challenge going on.  It's case'ing the little post it easel card that I made below.

Now you don't have to make one of these exactly to enter the challenge.  Use whatever elements inspire you, the layout, colors, Asian theme, flowers, etc.  Don't forget to also use a qualifying stamp -- Yumi & Fumi Handmade, The Greeting Farm, Sister Stamps, La-La Land Crafts, and now Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps too!  But if you do use a Yumi & Fumi Handmade stamp, you'll get another entry into the challenge. 

Kim using Fumi with Umbrella

I love Kim's pretty and scenic version!  Please visit her blog for the details!

Eva using Fumi with Messenger Bag

  

This is also a Post-It Easel Card and I thought I'd share a quick tutorial for it just in case you do want to make something like this for the challenge.

Gather your basic materials:  

 11 x 5.25 inch cardstock
5.25 x 5.25 inch cardstock (front of your easel card that you can decorate)
4 x 4 inch cardstock (box for Post-It pad)
3 x 3 inch Post-It note pad

 Score your long cardstock at 5.25 inches, 5.75 inches and 8.25 inches.

After you fold them at the score lines, it should look like this.  Place on the side.  Don't mind all the messy stuff on my table!
  

Next, get your 4 x 4 inch piece and score a half inch on all sides.  Then punch a little semi circle on one of the sides.  You can use a small circle die to make a partial cut too.

Fold at the creases, then cut the little corners to make into a box.

It should look like this.  Fit your Post-It pad into it.  It will be snug.  You can adjust the measurements a little bit if it's too snug for you.  I kind of like it that way so it doesn't fall out.

 When you lay out all the pieces together, it should generally look like this.

Be sure to tape just the half as in the photo to attach the front of the easel card.

 All done!  Hope this tutorial helps!

You can link up your creations on the original Challenge #13 post HERE.  While you are there, check out the awesome prize package that is up for grabs!  You have unitl Friday, April 12th to link up your creations.

Thanks for stopping by!

Eva & Kim

NEW RELEASE - Peek-a-Boo Series

{Sorry for the delay, technical difficulties, but all is good now! Sorry!}
Good morning and welcome to RELEASE day at Yumi & Fumi Handmade!! 

Woo Hoo!!

We're so happy you could join us today.

Before we start the showcase, we'd like to say a huge Welcome & ALOOOHAAA to our friends Cliff & Cheryl of J's Knicknacks in Honolulu, HI.  J's is the first to carry our line of Yumi & Fumi Handmade stamps in their store and we're really happy and excited about it!!  If you live in the area please stop by and say Hello and pick up a few of our stamps.  Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to J's Knicknacks for being our first!! 

Yes, that means we've gone wholesale!  If you'd like to see our stamps in your local craft store please ask them to send us an email at wholesale@yumifumihandmade.com. 

Today we’re excited to show you our newest stamps created with a little whimsy in mind.  When coming up with this new stamp line we wanted to do something a little different but still keep fun and cute in mind.  We came up with the idea of our characters peeking around a corner, laying in the grass, and maybe even peeking over something.  Then we thought it would be even cuter to add in our own little critter friends to go along with us.  That is how the Peek-a-Boo series was born.

These stamps are the same quality as our other stamps and all made in the USA.  Made of deeply etched red rubber on cling mount they are also scroll cut and indexed for easy stamping.  The only difference is they are smaller than our normal sized images, but that doesn't detract from their cuteness.

Each stamp retails for $7.50, but for a limited time you can purchase a bundle pack of all 4 stamps for the low price of $25 until Monday, April 8th at 5pm pst.  Look for the specific bundle picture in the store.  (This offer only applies in the Yumi & Fumi Handmade store) 

Now let's get on with the showcase.  Each image will first be introduced with our awesome packaging (created by Renate' with colored images by Eva & Renate') followed by a sample from our DT.  Click on each designer's name to go directly to their blog for details on their projects.

Time to welcome our Peek-a-Boo friends into the ohana…

AJ with Dragonfly



 

Creation by Kim



 

Creation by Leanne

 

Yumi with Birdie





 

Creation by Eva

 

Creation by Kim

 

Fumi with Turtle

 

Creation by (Special guest) Denice

 

Creation by Sandie 

 

 

Creation by Rosie

  

Chuckles with Gecko

(Psst, you can use him upside down too)



Creation by Eva 

 

Creation by Sandie

 

Here's a fun combination of AJ with Dragonfly,

Chuckles with Gecko & Fumi with Turtle

Creation by Eva

 

Special guest Chuck Garcia with a scene featuring all of the Peek-a-Boo friends:

 

We'd love to know what you think. 

Leave us a comment and then head on over to each of the designer's blog and leave them a comment.  I'm positive they would love to hear what you thought.  Who knows you might see more fun samples on their blogs.

Be back tomorrow when Eva and Kim will share their Challenge #13 reminders, I believe there just might be a tutorial thrown in.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs,

Sandie and the Y&FH Team