7.03.2009

Etsy Inspired Challenge #43

Hello all! Time for another Etsy Inspired Challenge and if you haven't already heard...this week Mandy from Limelight Papercrafts is our sponsor and will be giving the winner a great prize (check out Ashley's blog for the details)!

Limelight Papercrafts also has a fabulous sale going on this weekend so if you have been wanting to get some new crafting goodies, now is the time to stock up! Especially if you are in the market for any of these items:
-10% off all ribbon
-20% off all Basic Grey glazed brads and buttons
-30% off all Pink Cat Studio stamp sets!
And to sweeten the deal, all orders $50 or more will receive a Glitz Design Roller Doodle roller stamper for FREE!

Now, onto the challenge! This week's featured Etsy shop is beyond beautiful! Whichgoose has gorgeous nature-inspired crowns that make me wish I could have my wedding all over again just so I could wear one! :) I would choose one of these:

However, my project this week was inspired by her beautiful butterfly crown.



I created a gift bag this week...using a natural kraft bag, a few butterflies and I was inspired by the pretty teal blue ribbon that comes attached to the butterfly crown too.


I think this bag is missing something...maybe a little gift tag or a sentiment? Anyway, thank you for coming to visit today...I hope you are inspired to create a project of your own!

Remember you can create just about any type of project you like as long as it was inspired by something in this shop...see Ashley's blog for extra details!

Make sure to check out the rest of the team:
Happy 4th of July!!!

Posted by Kerry at 8:35 PM 12 comments

Have a sweet day!

*My apologies to anyone who stopped by earlier today for my Unity post and didn't see it...blogger has not been my friend lately when it comes to scheduled posts!*

Although I didn't get to participate in Unity's Hip Hop much yesterday, I am excited to actually be posting a Unity project for today. With all the work I have been doing for my LSS Design Team call, I haven't been spending any time stamping. But Wednesday night I finally had some time to pull out my newest Unity set, Mix up of Cuteness (love it!) and create a CAS card and a little gift bag too.


I just love those little cupcakes...so fun to paper piece! All the patterned paper is from Cosmo Cricket's Girl Friday collection. Thanks for visiting me today...especially all you Unity peeps...I miss chatting with you all! We are busy enjoying our summer...hope you are too! :)

Oh, and don't forget to check out the Etsy Inspired challenge tomorrow. Not only are we featuring a shop full of amazing inspiration but we also have a wonderful sponsor who has generously donated a fabulous prize! :)

Posted by Kerry at 3:20 AM 5 comments

6.30.2009

Meeting Minnie Mouse

Hey there! I turned in my projects yesterday for the final round of the Design Team call at my LSS. It feels great to be done...I am proud of all the work I have created and hope it will be enough to get me a spot on the team. My oldest son asked me the other day, "What if you don't get on the design team Mom? That would be sad." It was the perfect teachable moment. I let him know that what was important was that I had tried my best and that God has a plan for me which may or may not include being a part of this team. Also, that it has been a great experience, that I am glad I tried, and that I am proud of myself and all the wonderful projects I have made.

So, for this final round I was given a huge packet of Disney themed products and asked to make two 12x 12 layouts and a mini album (though not a very small one - 16 - 5 x 7 pages). Only one minor problem...we haven't taken our kids to Disneyland or Disneyworld yet...a challenge for sure! They said it was okay if I just matted where the pictures would be for the mini album (which I did and I love how it turned out). But I had to use pictures on the layouts so for one of the single page layouts I found a picture of the first time I met Minnie Mouse...take a look:


And the fireworks paper was perfect for a 4th of July page:


Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you all have a wonderful 4th of July!


Posted by Kerry at 10:44 PM 6 comments

6.27.2009

Etsy Inspired Challenge #42

Do you love photography? If so, you will love the beautiful pictures in this week's Etsy shop, Tony Carlisle's Photo Gallery.

I was inspired by this gorgeous photo:

I can almost smell this rose! :)

So this pretty pink flower inspired me to create a card featuring a little pink flower of my own!


Check out the rest of the team for some more inspiration and then go create a project of your own for your chance to win this week's prize!
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!


P.S. My apologies for this not being posted until 8 am PST...I had scheduled it to post early this morning but blogger chose not to do it I guess...at least it didn't mess up on the main post! :)

Posted by Kerry at 12:05 AM 11 comments

6.24.2009

Work out Wednesday!

Hello all! Can I just say how exhausted I am today! Somehow I got talked into doing a little boot camp on Wednesdays with a group of friends...what was I thinking?! Actually, I know what I was thinking...it will be good for me, I should get back into a regular work out routine...etc., etc. But I am wiped! I honestly do not think I have worked out that hard for about 7 or 8 years...not that I don't exercise (occasionally) but I just do a little treadmill or bike and some weights...none of this running up hills, push ups, and medicine ball stuff! :) But it WILL be good for me, right?!

Anyway, how about I share two of my latest projects?

I have been enjoying decorating my own gift bags lately and even had a custom order for a few at my Etsy shop.

This card was also something I made up for my shop...I just love Cosmo Cricket's Everafter paper...such great colors and pretty patterns.

This week I am working on my final projects for my LSS Design Team call...wish me luck!

Posted by Kerry at 6:05 PM 4 comments

6.20.2009

Etsy Inspired Challenge #41

It's Saturday!!! Time for another Etsy Inspired Challenge and I just LOVE the shop this week! Potato Patch has some really adorable onesies and shirts for babies and kids.

This one would be perfect for either of my boys! :)

But this is the one I was inspired by:


I created a fun Fourth of July card with a child (specifically a young girl) in mind. This project was also one that I submitted for my LSS DT call.


Those adorable big buttons with the polka dot ribbon are actually a bracelet. The clasp is on the inside of the card and all the recipient has to do is cut an extra piece of ribbon that is holding the bracelet in place to release it from the card. I thought it was a pretty cute idea for a little card/gift to send to a young girl for the Fourth of July.

Be sure to visit the rest of the Etsy Inspired Team!

So, on a personal note...my oldest graduated from Kindergarten yesterday which is exciting and sad all at the same time. I can't believe how much he has grown and learned this year...he is already reading chapter books and his math skills are quite impressive too. Can you tell I'm a proud Mommy?! :) I don't know how I am going to be able to let him go to first grade ALL day next year! :(

Anyway, thanks for visiting me today! I hope you enjoy your weekend!

Posted by Kerry at 12:02 AM 13 comments

6.17.2009

EXCITING NEWS!!!

I just got a phone call from my LSS and I have made it into the final round of their Design Team Call! I am bouncing off the ceiling over here...I am so excited! Over the weekend my LSS had the round 2 layouts displayed for everyone to see and when I saw my competition I wasn't sure if I would be making it to the next round...there was a lot of talent on those pages! And I didn't think my layout was quite as good as the one I submitted for the first round (which you can see HERE). However, I did really like my extra projects and I guess they did too! :)

Want to see my layout? I actually did one about myself for a change! :) Here it is:



The card on my layout is one my Dad made for me for my 30th birthday. I get my creative jeans from him! :) I usually just scrapbook pictures but when I was working on this layout the card fit in so perfectly and I thought it would be such a nice way to treasure this extra special card from my parents.

Thanks for stopping by today! I will keep you updated on the DT process...I have an interview on Monday! :)

And if you haven't yet checked out the Etsy Inspired Challenge this week be sure to check out THIS POST...you could win a great eco-friendly prize!

Have a great day everyone!

Posted by Kerry at 11:49 AM 6 comments
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