About This Blog

The EtsyInspired Challenge was the brain child of Ms. Ashley Newell. Back on Septmebr 9th, 2008, she launched her first challenge with an amazing Etsy shop and 2 Design Team members, one of which is still part of the DT today! Yea Tiff! The challenge was born of Ashley's love of handmade crafts, her appreciation for the warmness of Etsy artists, and the recognition of their talent.  Etsy designers bring back the art of home made to the world's finger tips!

The first challenges were hosted on Ashley's blog, Heart Hug Designs.  The challenge continued to grow and reached the point of needing its own "home" in the blogosphere.  On August 23rd 2009 the EtsyInspired Challenge blog was born!

Today, over one year later, there are 10 regular DT members, 1 monthly guest DT and a growing participation in the weekly challenges inspired by Etsy art.

EtsyInspired is where it is today because of all of our wonderful challenge players, sponsors and our super talented DT. And of course, because of Ashley's love of art, Etsy, papercrafts and her vision of a challenge that combines them all! 

EtsyInspired... Art Inspiring Art...

As Ashley would say, "Go get EtsyInspired!"