When I saw this week's CPS Sketch, I knew it was the perfect layout for the three remaining Jenni Bowlin butterflies that were on my studio table. I combined them with Cosmo Cricket UPCycle polka dots, Core'dinations cardstock, a tiny sentiment from CatsLife Press, and a gorgeous Zva Creative Pearl Flourish. The card was inspired … Read more
This week's store at the Etsy Inspired Challenge is Fresh Metal Jewelry, a shop filled with fabulous statement necklaces. I chose this Dahlia Fabric Flower Statement Bib Necklace in blacks and greys to inspire my card. The necklace reminded me of the wonderful black flower ribbon I ran across the bottom of my card. The streetscape … Read more
It's been a while since I've played along with my friends at Etsy Inspired, so I thought I would check it out this week … lots of fun purses, wallets and bags from Doll Birdies. This fun little Pacifier Pyramid inspired by design. The fabric reminded me of the new Bo Bunny Ad Lib Collection. … Read more
I have had such an awesome time designing for the Etsy Inspired Challenge the last six months … I am stepping down after this term to pursue some very exciting new adventures in 2011 (stay tuned for upcoming news). My final challenge as part of the design team comes from the gorgeous glass creations … Read more
This week's Etsy Inspired Challenge stores has been a favorite of mine for a long time ~ Tzaddi Shop (jewelry) and Tzaddi Home (coasters and wall-hangings). I own several of her necklaces, and every single time I wear one someone comments on how beautiful it is or asks where I bought it. They have … Read more
This week's Etsy Inspired Challenge comes from a fun store called Paper Seeds. Stacey loves creating and has made lots of wonderful items to inspire you (you can check out her blog here). I chose several items to inspire me this week. I loved the wonderful shades of blue found in this Blue and Green … Read more
This week's Etsy Inspired Challenge comes from Heartsong Fine Art, which features art created by physican turned artist, Laura Koniver. Laura's passion is creating art that reconnects you to well-being. She also offers on-line Health e-courses that do the same thing … remind your spirit of its innate connection to health and healing (you can … Read more
The two sponsors for this week's Etsy Inspired Challenge are a match made in "square" heaven. Queen of Arts Cakes makes amazing cakes & lots of fun "square" cookies & edible wafer paper to decorate "square" cookies. Inchie Arts makes fabulous artist-grade matte-board "squares" (in 3 sizes and 7 colors) that are also perfect for decorating & … Read more
This week's Etsy Inspired Challenge comes from the fabulous jewelry store of Happy Day Designs. Elina's jewelry comes from her passion for colors and all the beautiful compositions they can make together. I used the vibrant blues, reds, and browns from this beautiful Carnival Bracelet to inspire my design. It also works for Sharon's … Read more
This week's Etsy Inspired Challenge comes from the fabulous t-shirt designs of PutuPrincess Escapes, which is named after Putu , an adorable dog rescued from a miserable life of abuse and neglect. Her escape and enduring good nature are the inspiration for PutuPrincess Escapes. I chose this Wise Little Owl stenciled t-shirt as my inspiration using a … Read more