EtsyInspired Challenge: January 2011

EIC #124 {Too Cute Kawaii}

>> Saturday, January 29, 2011

Welcome back EIC friends! For this last week in January we are headed over to the Too Cute Kawaii store. This store is filled with super cute polymer clay creations and jewelry! Made in Orlando, FL, this artist makes earrings, hair clips, and even party favors! Check these samples out:::

Our sponsor this week is Meljen's Designs Digital Stamps. These digital stamps are so cute! Here is a bit of information about these stamps--Meljen's Designs is a lovely stamp company owned and illustrated by Melissa Jenkins. She illustrates whimsical rubber and digital images inspired by her kids and family. Meljen's Designs has new releases along with a new challenge every Thursday, freebies every Monday and a Guest Designer each month at the Meljen's Designs Blog. Please visit the Meljen's Designs line of stamps at the WHIMSY STAMPS STORE to browse and enjoy Melissa's wonderful images!

To play along::

**Go to the Too Cute Kawaii store, look around, and find an item or two that inspires you.

**Make any *NEW* creation that you would like (i.e. pages for a scrapbook, altered journal, cards, wall art, etc.) and post a link here by Friday, February 5th, 2011 at noon Pacific time.

**Please give credit to the shop/item you found your inspiration from and link back the EtsyInspired.

**If you upload to an online gallery, please use keyword EIC124.

Be sure to stop by all the EIC DT members' blogs to see their fabulous creations!! What a great team with lots of talent!!

Rachel Hope {January Guest DT}

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We have two winners this week--1) Too Cute Kawaii has donated these super cute cupcake earrings to one lucky player and 2) Meljen's Designs will be giving one player 4 digital stamps!! Thanks so much to our sponsors and featured Etsy store!!

We cannot wait to see what you create this week! Go get inspired at Too Cute Kawaii and link up!

Come join in the fun and get inspired over at Too Cute Kawaii !! Link up your inspired creations before Friday, Feb. 5th at noon Pacific Time!

1. Erica J-W	2. Shelley	3. Hazel
4. Tamidolphin	5. Tamidolphin	6. Christine (blankiefinder)
7. Scrappy	8. Tamidolphin	9. Tracey Brossart
10. Scrappy	11. Julie Ranae	12. Laurel S
13. Katherine Dizon	14. Lou	15. Angella Crockett
16. Scrappy	17. Lynsey W	18. Vera W. Yates
19. Tamidolphin	20. Ann Cox	21. Scrappy
22. Scrappy	23. Scrappy	24. Tamidolphinlphin
25. Tamidolphin	26. Rosemary D	27. Crystal
28. Donna Huisinga	29. Michele Gross	30. Susan's Crafty Chaos

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EtsyInspired #123 Winners!

>> Friday, January 28, 2011

Our winners this week are...

The SHOP winner - beautiful watercolor necklace from Nanny's Room is... #12, Fiona!

The SPONSOR prize winner from The Twinery - trio pack of twine is... #20, Lisa Arana!

Ladies! E-mail me at stampindeva{at}bellsouth{dot}net so I can coordinate your prizes!

Big, big thanks to our players and to Nanny's Room and The Twinery!

Until next time, go be ETSYINSPIRED!

EIC #123 {Nanny's Room}

>> Saturday, January 22, 2011

Welcome back EIC friends!

We are headed over to Nanny's Room this week for our inspiration. You are going to LOVE these original artwork pieces and handmade items. Nanny's Room creations are made with watercolor and colored pencils, and they are miniature in size [2 1/2" x 3 1/2"]. You are going to love all these vibrant colors. Check these out:::

You can also find Nanny's Room HERE on their blog. Nanny's Room has offered up a fabulous prize to one of our players. One winner will get to pick a necklace [photo]! And there's more!! FOR SHOPPERS - 10% off any purchase through the 31st. Use coupon code "etsy10" at checkout. Thanks, Nanny's Room!

Our sponsor this week is The Twinery. OH MY! If you have not stopped by The Twinery...GO NOW! There are so many colors of baker's twine! LOVE it!!! The Twinery has offered up an amazing prize package of one Trio pack (value $42) to one winner - the winner will be able to choose any 3 spools of their choice! WOW! So lucky!!

To play along::

**Go to the Nanny's Room store, look around, and find an item or two that inspires you.

**Make any *NEW* creation that you would like (i.e. pages for a scrapbook, altered journal, cards, wall art, etc.) and post a link here by Friday, January 28th, 2011 at noon Pacific time.

**Please give credit to the shop/item you found your inspiration from and link back the EtsyInspired.

**If you upload to an online gallery, please use keyword EIC123.

Be sure to stop by all the EIC DT members' blogs to see their fabulous creations!! What a great team with lots of talent!!

Rachel Hope {January Guest DT}

We cannot wait to see what you create this week! Go get inspired at Nanny's Room and link up!

Come join in the fun and get inspired over at Nanny's Room!! Link up your inspired creations before Friday, January 28th at noon Pacific Time!

1. Kristin	2. Tamidolphin	3. Tessa
4. Erica j-W	5. Lisa C	6. StampinCathy
7. Crystal	8. Natalie Elphinstone	9. Denimo
10. Karen Baker	11. Angella Crockett	12. Fiona
13. Sandy J	14. erin t	15. Katherine Dizon
16. Tamidolphin	17. Emily Keaton	18. Glenda J
19. Rona	20. lisa arana	21. Rebecca {bellacarta}

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EIC #122 Winners!

>> Friday, January 21, 2011

Our winners this week are...

The SHOP winner - tiny bird pendant necklace from Modern Bird is... #8, Fiona!

The SPONSOR prize winner from Kutz - felt silhouette is... #4, Rosemary D.!

Ladies! E-mail me at stampindeva{at}bellsouth{dot}net so I can coordinate your prizes!

Big, big thanks to our players and to Modern Bird and Kutz!

Until next time, go be ETSYINSPIRED!

EIC #122 {Modern Bird}

>> Saturday, January 15, 2011

Welcome back EIC friends! It's time for another inspirational challenge at EtsyInspired. We would like you to head over to Modern Bird this week. Oh my--these jewelry pieces are super adorable!! Modern Bird enjoys making jewelry that we can connect with, including themes of love, nature, peace, and growth. Check out these pieces:

Our sponsor this week is Kutz. This is also an Etsy store--and deserves another OH MY! These felt pieces have been cut to help make your crafting easier! You have got to check them out HERE!

We have two winners this week: 1) one player will receive this petite little bird necklace[left] from Modern Bird. 2) one player will receive a silhouette cut out by Kutz.

To play along::

**Go to the Modern Bird store, look around, and find an item or two that inspires you.

**Make any *NEW* creation that you would like (i.e. pages for a scrapbook, altered journal, cards, wall art, etc.) and post a link here by Friday, January 21st, 2011 at noon Pacific time.

**Please give credit to the shop/item you found your inspiration from and link back the EtsyInspired.

**If you upload to an online gallery, please use keyword EIC122.

Be sure to stop by all the EIC DT members' blogs to see their fabulous creations!! What a great team with lots of talent!!

Rachel Hope {January Guest DT}

We cannot wait to see what you create this week! Go get inspired at Modern Bird and link up!

Come join in the fun and get inspired over at Modern Bird!! Link up your inspired creations before Friday, January 21st at noon Pacific Time!

1. Emily Niehaus	2. Erica J-W	3. Scrappy
4. Rosemary D	5. Kim B	6. Tamidolphin
7. Jami	8. Fiona	9. Natalie Elphinstone
10. Ann Cox	11. Sandy J	12. Dalis
13. Alexis	14. Abusybee/DoubleClick	15. Katherine Dizon
16. Jenni	17. Emily Keaton	18. -Anne-
19. irit	20. Meital	21. Kerry
22. Stacie	23. Tamidolphin	24. Lynsey W
25. Dawn	26. Glenda J	27. Jen Rzasa