9.24.2010

Christmas is Coming! - Etsy Inspired Challenge #107

Well, September is flying by which means that Christmas will be here before we know it! So what better way to find some unique gifts than by checking out our featured Etsy shops and wonderful sponsors that we have each week for the Etsy Inspired Challenge! And even using the challenge to create a few crafty gifts of your own! :) That is what I have done this week.

Indigo Twin offers wonderfully unique folk art sculptures. I was inspired by their Christmas section, especially these cute little holiday mice!

So, some of you may remember the thankful blocks I created last year...which landed me my first official publication! Well, I decided to create some Christmas blocks using American Crafts Merrymint collection and thickers.



I love how these turned out...great for the mantle or a centerpiece for the table (especially since they are double-sided). These are a fun home decor item and nice to give as a gift too. Simply cut up some scrap wood and adhere your favorite patterned papers and letters with whatever words work well for the occasion!

Okay now it's your turn! Check out the Etsy Inspired Blog for all the details on how you can play along and the great prizes you could win from Indigo Twin or our sponsor this week, Blackleaf Studios.

Visit the rest of the Design Team for more inspiration!
I am busy this weekend getting things ready to list in my own Etsy shop as the holiday shopping season begins! Hope you have a wonderful and productive weekend of your own!

9 comments:

Virginia L. said...

PERFECT project from the inspiration, Kerry!

Queenie said...

I LOVE LOVE LOVE these blocks!!! They're super fun and creative and really work well with the folk art shop! I would love love love to see your published work, so you have a link??!! Great idea!

StampinCathy said...

I just love your blocks and love the thickers. What a great idea for gifts this Christmas. Thanks for the inspiration.

de said...

Clever! These blocks are PERFECT for this week's shop! I love the idea and they turned out amazing! Love them Kerry!

Emily (stampingout on SCS) said...

FABULOUS, Kerry! What a great idea! :)

SmilynStef said...

What great papers and fun glittery letters ... fantastic inspired project.

Ashley Newell said...

Umm, I need to find blocks so I can make things like this! This is so so so cute! I love it! And I love that they are double sided! Are they just kid's blocks or did you buy them? You should sell them in your Etsy shop if you think they would hold up in shipping (my Thickers always fall off), I think people would buy this!

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

These are super cute! I LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE that you made Christmas blocks--so clever! Must try this! Love that glittery green:) BEAUTIFULLY done!!!

Joy said...

these are amazing, OMG, when I first came to your blog, I thought they were your inspiration pieces! amazing!