May Challenge (No. 14)

It is time to post the items from our May challenge, and a cool challenge it was! We asked our members and friends to post an item made from at least 50% re-purposed materials. Let's see what we came up with....



the forever tree made this unique bookmark from recycled paper and found natural items. The only part not repurposed is the ribbon at the top.











This fabric postcard from Fabric Greetings is meant for the lucky parents of a new baby boy. She made this fabric postcard with remnants from other projects she was working on.
















I bet you can't guess what this clutch from Nancy's Bags Etc. was made with. Perfect!











That is it for May! The HHU Monthly Team Change is on hiatus for now. Make sure to check the blog every Monday to see what our weekly team treasury mission is. There is always something fun going on with the HHU team!

April Challenge (No. 13, Part 3)

Our grand finale for our April Team challenge is here! Remember it is all about circles...




First item, check out this stunning wire wrapped necklace from Jewels by Trish! The lampwork pendant is just gorgeous.
















Next, just imagine what you can make with these slices of Wild Cherry branches from Headchange!













The last item of the month is this pretty magnet board from Moore Magnets. Perfect for those of us who would like to be a little more organized and yet fashionable!












With our April challenge complete, it is now time to get in your May challenge items! Hurry, there are only a few days left!

April Challenge (No. 13, Part 1)

I can't believe the beautiful month of May is finally here! With the arrival of May, it is time to post the entries from our April challenge. This month's challenge was "Circles" and how you interpreted that was up to you.






Designs in Stained Glass made this beautiful stained glass panel titled "Raindrops and Circles".












Fabric Greetings made this fun quilted postcard for any HAPPY occasion.

















Finally, check out these great geometric earrings by EarJeans!










See you next week with more circles! In the meantime, get cracking on your May challenge
http://heartsandhandsunited.blogspot.com/2011/05/may-team-challenge-open-to-everyone.html

March Challenge (No. 12, Part 3)

We have reached the end of our March challenge, Cinco de Mayo! For our final week, we will be featuring our jewelry entries. After all, you can't attend any Cinco de Mayo festivities without the appropriate bling!




Take a look at this gorgeous necklace from Jewels by Trish! Exotic, red, and perfect for putting you in the party mood!



















This final entry by Jewelry by Jakemi says it all! Fiesta!!









I'll be back in two week with our April challenge entries. You have another week to submit your entries so get cracking!
http://heartsandhandsunited.blogspot.com/2011/04/april-team-challenge.html

March Challenge (No. 12, Part 2)

Hola! Time to showcase more of our mucho caliente entries from our March challenge. Remember, the challenge for the month was to make something based on the Mexican celebration, Cinco de Mayo.




Our first item this week is from April's Paper Shack. This is a journal with pockets and tabs. Perfect for that vacation to Cancun!

















You can't get much hotter than this wallet by Robin's Flight!











Next week, I'll be back with the last of our Cinco de Mayo items. In the meantime, get busy on your April challenge!
http://heartsandhandsunited.blogspot.com/2011/04/april-team-challenge.html

April Team Challenge

April's team challenge is all about circles!

Etsy circles

A circle of friends

A family circle

Rings

Circular circles

So show one of our favorite geometric shapes some love! Circle style!

Please post a link to your challenge item as a comment below. This item can come from any online selling venue provided it is a handmade by you item.

Entries for the challenge must be posted by end of day April 30th 2011

March Challenge (No. 12, Part 1)

One of my favorite spring celebrations is Cinco de Mayo. Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican pride and culture. No, I am not Mexican but any excuse to celebrate. Especially with Mexican food and margaritas! Our challenge this month was to create something based on the theme of Cinco de Mayo.







Our first entry is this great quilted postcard from Fabric Greetings. Mucho Caliente!












Our last item of the week is this great set of Margarita charms from Shane's Sweet Creations. I am getting thirsty just looking at them.





That is it for this week. I'll be on vacation next week so I'll be back in two weeks with more great Cinco de Mayo items.

February Challenge (No. 11, Part 4)

The grand finale week for our February challenge has arrived! These are the final items entered in what was a very popular Team Challenge. As a reminder, the challenge was to make an item that represented the phrase "April Showers Bring May Flowers". And here we go...



Woman with Tools entered these sweet and colorful "daisy" earrings made from vintage buttons.













How about some floral jammies for your pampered pooch? This warm and cozy looking outfit was submitted by Puttin' On The Dog Designs.










I love this Forsythia tote from Robin's Flight! Perfect for your Spring wardrobe.















Our last item of the month is this adorable quilted bookmark from Fabric Greetings!












Our February challenge is now complete! Now don't forget to submit something for our March Challenge http://heartsandhandsunited.blogspot.com/2011/03/march-team-challenge-cinco-de-mayo-open.html
You have a few days left!!

February Challenge (No. 11, Part 3)

This morning I saw the first Crocus popping up in my yard. Which reminded me it was time to post part 3 of our February Team Challenge- April Showers Bring May Flowers!



First up is this gorgeous floral bracelet from Babble On Jewelry. I am not surprised it already sold, it's beautiful!











Creatiate made this sweet card using 100% recycled materials.












This is a really neat quilted bookmark from Fabric Greetings!















The last of our entries for this week is this pretty turquoise business card holder from Jeanie Bean Handknits!







Next week I'll be back with the last of the entries for our February Challenge. In the meantime don't forget to submit something for our March challenge!
http://heartsandhandsunited.blogspot.com/2011/03/march-team-challenge-cinco-de-mayo-open.html

February Challenge (No. 11, Part 2)

The second week of March and I can actually see grass peeking out between the piles of snow! Spring really is on it's way. So, on to week two of our challenge "April Showers Bring May Flowers".





Our first entry is a set of some wonderful collage pieces from Headchange. Have fun making your own Spring project.










Just look at these beautiful letterpress cards from Aloha Letterpress. The perfect excuse to send someone a heartfelt note!















Here is a lovely little bag from Nancy's Bags Etc. Just the right thing to compliment and brighten up your Spring wardrobe!














Rounding out our entries for the week is this adorable Sunflower hairclip from Ritzee Rebel. It's like wearing a real flower in your hair, but no need to worry about bees!








I'll see you again next week. In the meantime, check out the March challenge
http://heartsandhandsunited.blogspot.com/2011/03/march-team-challenge-cinco-de-mayo-open.html

March Team Challenge - Cinco De Mayo!! Open to Everyone!

Our Challenge team working hard to make sure that our challenges are fun and this one tops them all..So many Cinco De Mayo colors to choose from as you ..You can get an idea of the colors included in this celebration on this vibrant colorful site or from one of the many out there...

We also would like to give you the opportunity to include the colors of the flag of Mexico which are green, white and red..You can also see the design on the enclosed link..

You are only as limited as your imagination...A lot to work with here to make it a fabulous Cinco de Mayo Celebration..........xox Alyce, Laura, Lynn and Trudy

http://www.mapsofworld.com/flags/mexico-flag.html

http://www.party411.com/PlanYourParty/Holiday/CincodeMayo/tabid/562..