Etsy Inspired Challenge ~ BeiLeXian

This week's Etsy Inspired Challenge comes from the wonderful whimsical shop of BeiLeXian, which features her wonderful paintings & prints.  She says that painting lets her take a little break from the real life and go into your own world … and every time when a new idea comes into her my mind, it's a touch of happiness … Read more

Etsy Inspired Challenge ~ Stiletto Heights

This week's Etsy Inspired Challenge comes from the amazing store of Stiletto Heights.  I seriously got lost for a long time just admiring all of the fabulous art she has created.   Artist Jennifer Gordon describes herself as a mixed media collage artist who is far more Kate Hepburn than Audrey Hepburn.  Stiletto Heights is … Read more

Etsy Inspired Challenge ~ Capturing Creativity

Capturing Creativity is both the inspiring Etsy Store & the Sponsor of this week's Etsy Inspired Challenge.   The prizes for this week's challenge will be a My Favorite Things Creativity Kit and a Tinkering Ink stamp set & Chunky Accordion Album, so join the fun for a chance to win. My card was inspired by this fantastic Halloween … Read more

Etsy Inspired Challenge ~ Lemon Kissed

This week's Etsy Inspired Challenge comes from the store of Lemon Kissed, which is full of super-fun earrings, necklaces & bracelet designs.  I chose these cute little Mini Chrysanthemum earrings for my inspiration.  The bright orange just screamed Halloween to me.  This card also works for the Hurray for the Holidays Challenge at the City Crafter. The … Read more

Etsy Inspired Challenge ~ Indigo Twin

This week's Etsy Inspired Challenge (EIC107) comes from a very fun store called Indigo Twin.  The store is filled with one-of-a-kind paper clay folk art sculptures.  The Indogo Twins are Kirsten and Cortney, identical twin sisters who have always enjoyed creating art together.   I fell in love with this wonky little Smiling Pumpkin Trio, so I … Read more

Etsy Inspired Challenge ~ Pegasus Maiden

This week's Etsy Inspired Challenge comes from Pegasus Maiden … a store filled with imaginative and cute headdresses with unique flare to spare.  I chose this Dramatic Pink Velvet Rose headband as my inspiration. This week's Etsy Inspired Sponsor the fabulous stamp company Schlosser Designs.  I chose her wonderful Outside the Box set for my … Read more

Etsy Inspired Challenge ~ Handmade Whimzy

This week's Etsy Inspired Challenge (EIC105) comes from the Store of Handmade Whimzy.  Her store offers a wonderful variety of products including fabulous aprons like this Fifties Kitchen Chef's Apron that inspired by design. The images reminded me of these fun vintage kitchen pictures and sayings from Crafty Secrets called Domestic Goddess.  I chose on … Read more

Etsy Inspired Challenge ~ Glamasaurus

This week's Etsy Inspired Challenge Store is Glamasaurus ~ so sweet it will give you cavities. The fun items are created by Marly, an expat American living in Swizerland.  My card was inspired by her oh-so-cute Homeless Gnome Miniature Polymer Clay Sculpture.    I decided to give my gnome a home using one of the free … Read more

Etsy Inspired Challenge ~ Global Child Connection

This week's Etsy Inspired Challenge comes from the wonderful store Global Child Connection.  Artist and designer, Rebecca Peragine, has combined her passion for global design with her desire to teach children to create.  Each eco art image is lovingly created with recycled papers, scraps and earth-friendly inks. She firmly believes that if we teach the importance … Read more

Etsy Inspired Challenge ~ Lover Dovers

This week's Etsy Inspired Challenge (EIC101) store is Lover Dovers Homemade Goodness which is filled with retro aprons and children's dresses.  I chose this wonderful Retro 50's Black and Pink Betsy Floral with Polka Dot Full Apron to inspire me card.  I loved those vibrant pink and white polka dots. This week's challenge is sponsored by Sassy Studios Designs, … Read more