6.20.2011

How Sweet It Is

I have a huge sweet tooth...it is my weakness.  If you are a sugar lover too then you will love these fun and yummy items I found on Etsy.  Enjoy!



Click HERE to see this treasury up close with links to all these fun shops!

We are off to the swimming pool this morning...have a sweet day!


6.17.2011

Last Etsy Inspired Challenge

Hello all!  Today marks the beginning of the end of the Etsy Inspired Challenge.  This will be the last challenge so be sure to play along this week for your chance to win one last great prize!  I have so enjoyed being on the Design Team these past two years...thanks Ashley for choosing me to be a part of this great team!  Even when my mojo was lacking, I could always count on our featured Etsy shop to inspire me to create and lovely comments from all of you to make me smile! :)

This week's featured Etsy shop is Homes & Weddings which offers metal table number/card holders and lovely jewelry too!  I was actually inspired by all the table numbers to create this special Dad's Day card.


I'm not sure yet if I'll be giving this card to my husband or my own dad but they both deserve the title!  I love this paper from My Mind's Eye and great glitter letters by American Crafts.

This week we don't have an official sponsor but don't worry...De has put together a wonderful mystery prize that includes items from some of our previous sponsors! 

We would really love to have you all join us for this last challenge! 
- Visit Homes & Weddings and find something that inspires you
- Create a project of your own and post it to your blog or online gallery
- Link your creation up to the Etsy Inspired Blog by Friday, July 1st at noon for your chance to win!

And be sure to leave some extra love for the Design Team this week too!

Angi

Ashley

Carole

De

Emily B

Jackie

Joy

Ruby

Savannah

Sherry

Virginia
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!  Happy Father's Day!

6.14.2011

Fresh Inspiration

Whenever I'm lacking a little inspiration, I always enjoy browsing Etsy.  There are so many unique items, lovely photographs, and great color combinations to discover!  So here is my newest Etsy inspired treasury...Strawberry Melon.  I hope it brings a little inspiration your way too!  :)


To get a closer look at these items along with links to these fabulous shops, click HERE.

Have a wonderful day!  I'm hoping to actually take this inspiration and create a few items of my own today!  :)

6.08.2011

You're Invited...

to a lovely garden party! 


I have been adding more card making kits for kids to my Etsy shop recently and decided to spend some time browsing other Etsy shops and create a treasury.  Click HERE to access this treasury on Etsy with all the links to these lovely items and shops.

Have a beautiful day!

6.04.2011

Happy Birthday - Etsy Inspired Challenge #140

Welcome to another Etsy Inspired Challenge!  This week we have a great card shop for you to be inspired by!  Peaden Scott Designs offers fun pop up cards...I was inspired by THIS Happy Birthday card.


Our sponsor this week is Through the Craft Room Door and one lucky winner is going to receive a free one year online subscription!

Ready to play along?!
- Visit Peaden Scott Designs  and find an item that inspires you.
- Create a project of your own and post it to an online gallery or blog.
- Link your project up to the Etsy Inspired Blog by Friday, June 17th at noon for your chance to win a fun prize from our sponsor or featured Etsy shop!

Be sure to visit the design team for more inspiration!

Angi

Ashley

Carole

De

Emily B

Jackie

Joy

Ruby

Savannah

Sherry

Virginia


I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!  We are expecting great weather so I'm sure we'll be outside a lot along with swim lessons and a trip to the library! 

5.31.2011

i heart faces - People's Choice Week

This week over at i heart faces it is People's Choice Week where photographers of all levels can submit their favorite face photo for May and everyone can go vote for their favorite starting on Thursday.  I just had to enter this photo of my youngest that I took on Mother's Day.  I absolutely cannot get enough of him in this adorable hat!  He has the matching shorts too! (from Old Navy)



To see all the other great faces for May and vote for your favorite starting on Thursday, click HERE.

5.20.2011

Etsy Inspired Challenge #139

Hello all!  It's time for another Etsy Inspired Challenge!  This week we have a cool home decor shop for you to be inspired by... Paula Art.    I really like her industrial and recycled items, especially this candle holder. 

I was inspired by the colors and simplicity of the photo/item to create this layout.
 This layout is one of my One Little Word assignments to write a letter to myself about my life right now.  It was a wonderful process and one that I will do again, along with writing a letter about where I see myself in another year.

Our sponsor this week is a great digi shop that specializes in digital papers...Shery K Designs.  Personally, I love her fun polka dot banners and scalloped borders.

The Etsy Inspired Challenge is now bi-weekly so you have more time to create a project for your chance to win great prizes!

- Visit  Paula Art  and find an item that inspires you.
- Create a project of your own and post it to an online gallery or blog.
- Link your project up to the Etsy Inspired Blog by Friday, June 3rd at noon for your chance to win a fun prize from our sponsor or featured Etsy shop!

Visit the design team for more inspiration!


  • Angi





  • Ashley





  • Carole





  • De





  • Ellie (May Guest DT)





  • Emily B





  • Jackie





  • Joy





  • Kerry





  • Ruby





  • Savannah





  • Sherry





  • Virginia




  • I hope you all have a wonderful weekend planned!  I am busy working on a special mini album for my mom for her birthday!