A Wonderland of Inspiration: Introducing Yuka Hino
Hello Crafters,
It's a gorgeous day for crafting! Thank you so much for joining us today for another special day of introductions to our new 2011 Design Team. Today's Design Team member is the wonderful Yuka Hino from Japan. We are so happy to welcome her on our new team. Her style is so fresh and fun, we're sure you'll love it! Yuka was actually a customer of ours before she was chosen for our Design Team. She has a scrapbook kit shop called No Scrap No Life, and a beautiful blog with the same name. Crafting is her passion and you can see it in her work. It is wonderfully decadent, filled with lots of intricate details, flowers, ribbons, lace, and gorgeous patterns. One look at her work and you know immediately that she is a professional. She has knack for form. Her crafts overflow with beauty and whimsical movement. There is also a playfulness to her crafts. She creates fun, unconventional shapes with paper to create wonderfully original works of art. At the same time, her crafts are sincere and joyful. All of these elements combine to make a lavish style that's all her own. We are very pleased to introduce the marvelous Yuka Hino!
"I am Yuka. Thank you for such a great opportunity! I live in Japan with my husband and our lovely daughter. I became absorbed in scrapbooking when I first discovered it in Feb. 2008. I started a small scrapbook kit shop in May 2009. I live a happy life although I am very busy. I LOVE Graphic45 products!!!!! Of course:) I get excited very much when I work with these papers. LOL! The majority of my blog readers are Japanese. Graphic45 is very popular in Japan, but mastering them has had the opinion of difficulty. I want to propose how to make the best use of them as a Japanese." -Yuka Yino
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This is a stupendous Hallowe'en in Wonderland layout created by Yuka. Just look at the ornate details in this LO! Yuka's style must require some amazing patience. I love all the stunning layers and complex usage of contrasting patterns. I feel like every time I look at this LO I discover something that I hadn't seen before. It's amazing!
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This is a splendid Steampunk Debutant altered picture frame by Yuka. Again you can see all the ravishing complexities in this piece. There is a lot going on here and yet it looks seamless when you step back and look at it as a whole. It's almost like a paper sculpture with all its lively elements. It's as though the paper flowers are actually vining their way up the frame. It's a real testament to her mastery of movement in her work.
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This is a fantastic Hallowe'en in Wonderland card designed by Yuka. This is a perfect example of her playful style. This is the beautiful hand-made envelope she created. The color combinations here are just stunning! I love the deep purple and blue against the silver embellishments. So gorgeous!
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Here is the front of the card. It's shaped like a teapot. Just perfect with the Alice in Wonderland theme!
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The card opens to reveal this fun message and beautiful imagery. The entire piece is so wonderfully creative and splendidly accomplished.
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We are so happy to welcome Yuka to our new team and are so excited to see her next Graphic 45 creations. We want to thank her for her beautiful work. Thank you to all of you who stopped by today. We hope you'll join us tomorrow for more exiting introductions to our new Design Team! It's going to be amazing!
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We wish you a very happy day!
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Big Smiles,
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Team Graphic 45
That is some really beautiful work! WOW!! cant wait to see more!!
Posted by: Kathleen Ford | April 19, 2011 at 08:47 AM
Oh my more Hallowe'en in Wonderland shopping needed.These are all amazing and something I have to give a try.Thank you G45 and Yuka for such a feast for the eyes.
Posted by: Beth W | April 19, 2011 at 08:47 AM
Great work, Love the detail and the intricate cuts.
Posted by: Beth White | April 19, 2011 at 09:08 AM
Oh My Word! Yuka's work is incredible and so very inspiring!!!!!
Posted by: Jolaine | April 19, 2011 at 09:25 AM
Wow! this is beautiful work, congratulation!
Posted by: Ephémère13 | April 19, 2011 at 10:32 AM
I've been watching Yuka's work for some time now and find all her designs incredible. Congrats Yuka and I'm looking forward to seeing even more projects.
Posted by: Debby | April 19, 2011 at 11:23 AM
LOVE the layers!
Posted by: {vicki} | April 19, 2011 at 11:29 AM
a very nice work. very inventive !
Catherine
Posted by: cat lacigale | April 19, 2011 at 12:20 PM
Love your work! Can't wait to see more.
Posted by: Mike and Lesley | April 19, 2011 at 01:20 PM
Truly beautiful!
Posted by: Jenna | April 19, 2011 at 02:14 PM
I have adored her work for a while now, great to see her on your team!
Posted by: Vicky Alberto | April 19, 2011 at 03:28 PM
Yuka, what MAGNIFICENT projects—your superb eye for detail and meticulous skills will add much to G45 Design team 2011!
Posted by: Diane Schultz | April 19, 2011 at 03:40 PM
Yuka, may I just say that your work is stunning! I love each and every project and your use and placement of embellishments is amazing! I can't wait to work with you this year!
Posted by: Robin Shakoor | April 19, 2011 at 04:11 PM
welcome Yuka - love your style!
Sandra ltb
Posted by: Sandra ltb | April 19, 2011 at 04:42 PM
FABULOUS! I love the adorable layout and the teapot card. Of course, it doesn't hurt that I'm a huge Alice in Wonderland fan! :)
Posted by: jengd | April 19, 2011 at 07:26 PM
Beautiful creations!! I love things made with the Halloween papers, and your stuff is brilliant!
Posted by: Heidi | April 19, 2011 at 10:56 PM
Beautiful . . . and all that detail! Love your style!
Posted by: Nancy Wethington | April 20, 2011 at 04:00 AM
Omg you must have so much patience!!! SO much intricate work it is beautiful!!! xx
Posted by: Melanie Forbes | April 20, 2011 at 04:54 AM
Fabulous projects, Love it all. The Hallowe'en in Wonderland collection is one of my favs from G45! TFS
Posted by: Carol | April 20, 2011 at 09:47 AM
Love seeing all the beautiful works of the new design team... keep them coming!
Posted by: Shawna | April 20, 2011 at 12:11 PM
stunning!!!!
love the teapot mini
Posted by: sharlene Peretini | April 20, 2011 at 09:12 PM
Loving these! Just beautiful! Love your detailed style! Looking forward to a great year working with you!!!
Posted by: Nicole Eccles | April 21, 2011 at 05:43 AM
Love the unbirthday card! - Geeat idea - thanks.
Posted by: Dawn | April 21, 2011 at 07:41 AM