EtsyInspired Challenge: February 2011

EIC #128 {The Hidden Alphabet}

>> Saturday, February 26, 2011

Welcome back EIC friends! Thanks to all who joined in the fun last week! Great creations were shared!!

This week we are heading over to The Hidden Alphabet to get inspired! You are going to love all these ordinary objects and architectural elements that are turned into photographic art--that resemble letters of the alphabet! It is amazing where you will find "hidden letters"! Check these out!

The Hidden Alphabet has graciously offered up an 8x10 personalized LOVE print to one of our lucky players. Here is an example of this print::

Our sponsor this week is Paper and Roses. Paper and Roses is a wonderful Etsy store that sells lace, ribbon, tags, books, and more! So shabby and SO CHIC! Love it:}

Paper and Roses has also graciously donated a prize for one of our fabulous players. One winner will get a set of 6 vintage tags, a set of 6 paper poises, and a set of flower gift tags.

To play along::

**Go to the The Hidden Alphabet 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, March 4th, 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 EIC128.

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

Joy

Ann Cox {February Guest DT}

Can't wait to see what you make--so head over to The Hidden Alphabet and get inspired!

Come join us in the fun and get inspired at The Hidden Alphabet! Link up your creations before Friday, March 5th at noon PST.

1. Rebecca {bellacarta}	2. Tamidolphin	3. abusybee/doubleclick
4. tiffany	5. Lisa C	6. kurlygirl
7. Tamidolphin	8. Crystal	9. Deborah
10. Katherine Dizon	11. ARTish	12. Benzi
13. Emily Keaton	14. Erica J-W	15. Dorothy S

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EtsyInspired #127 Winners!

>> Friday, February 25, 2011

Our winners this week are...

The SHOP winner - an INSPIRE owl from Claylicious is... #10, Kerri!

The SPONSOR prize winner from Your Next Stamp - $10 Gift Voucher is... #18, Katherine!

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

Big, big thanks to our players and to Claylicious and Your Next Stamp!

Until next time, go be ETSYINSPIRED!

EIC #127 {Claylicious}

>> Saturday, February 19, 2011

Welcome back EIC friends!

We are starting another inspired challenge today by heading over to Claylicious! LOVE these ceramic gifts that are functional and decorative! There are dishes, plates, mugs, jars, wall art....and MORE! Check these out:::

Claylicious has donated a fabulous prize to one lucky player this week. You could win a handmade ceramic owl desk buddy! So cute! And for all of our friends and shoppers--you can get 10% off by using "INSPIRED" at checkout!

Our sponsor this week is Your Next Stamp. Here is a bit of info about our friends Your Next Stamp::: Your Next Stamp offers a unique variety of fun and whimsical rubber stamps for every occasion! Their signature lines include Fhiona and Friends, Heather Collections, Dale Designs and the humorous Franfou Collection. Stamps are produced with top quality rubber, which are then mounted onto cling foam, trimmed and are ready to use with any clear block! YNS has finally joined the social media phenomenon so be sure to check out their new Facebook page HERE! Here is a sneak peek at Your Next Stamp release! So cute!

Your Next Stamp will be giving on of our lucky players a $10 gift voucher to their store.

To play along::

**Go to the Claylicious 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 25th, 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 EIC127.

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

Joy

Ann Cox {February Guest DT}

Can't wait to see what you make--so head over to Claylicious and get inspired!

Come join in the fun and get inspired over at

Claylicious! Link up your inspired creations before Friday, Feb. 25th at noon Pacific Time!

1. Christine	2. Katherine Dizon	3. Anne H
4. Angella Crockett	5. bettina	6. Crystal
7. teresa kline aka va.sunshine	8. Myriam	9. Rachel Hope
10. Crystal	11. Kerri Michaud	12. Sandy J
13. Meital	14. Carolyn	15. Benzi
16. chris olsen	17. Emily Keaton	18. Jennifer Ferrell
19. Linda Cummings	20. Maureen W.	21. Valarie Florer
22. Jennifer Ferrell	23. Fiona	24. Rebecca {bellacarta}
25. charlene

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EtsyInspired #126 Winners!

>> Friday, February 18, 2011

Our winners this week are...

The SHOP winner - a regular or mega coupon organizer from Glow Girl is... #6, Michele Gross!

The SPONSOR prize winner from The Stamping Boutique - 5 digi's of the winner's choice is... #14, Agus!

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

Big, big thanks to our players and to Glow Girl and The Stamping Boutique!

Until next time, go be ETSYINSPIRED!

EIC #126 {Glow Girl}

>> Saturday, February 12, 2011

Welcome back EIC friends!

We have a great shop to check out this week--Glow Girl. What a fun way to carry around your coupons! And Glow Girl also sells tote bags and snack baggies. FUN! Check these out:::

Here is a bit of information about Glow Girl:: My inspiration for starting this business was - I'd lost a great 15 yr position that I thought I'd be retiring with...was in a panic realizing that as a 50 yr old, I was going up for jobs against younger and better educated folks than me. The challenge was on! I decided to step out of the corporate world and return to my crafty roots (I had a successful crafts business in the 80's). I bought a sewing machine, learned how to sew...and fell upon some cool upholstery fabrics and starting making grocey/tote bags. Was starting to successfully sell them at craft fairs and told my husband I'd start clipping coupons to help save money...didn't like the store bought ones and designed this for myself, and they quickly became my best selling items! Had a set-back in late 2009, breast cancer, and my etsy store became my sole source of income, and also provided me with some peace of mind as I spent almost a year battling cancer. I missed two holiday seasons of craft shows b

ut etsy was a godsend for me, both emotionally and financially. I'm now fully back on my feet, planning shows for 2011 and getting ready to expand my lines and soar!

Our sponsor this week is The Stamping Boutique. The Stamping Boutique has digital and rubber stamps for sale--as well as a challenge site {click HERE}! These stamps are super cute--whimsical and adorable!! Here is some information about The Stamping Boutique:: 'm Tracey Malnofski, the artist and owner of The Stamping Boutique.
My team and I are very happy to sponsor Etsy Inspired. My store has been open since September 2009.I am currently a stamp artist for Unity Stamp Co. and I've worked for InStyleStamps, Squigglefly, and TheDigiShack in the past. I'm a professional artist and an active member of the Artist' Guild in my community. I have quite a busy household with a husband, 3 teenagers, 5 mini-dachshunds and an Appaloosa mare. It's noisy, but I love them all. I'm truly blessed.

"The Stamping Boutique" is dedicated to quality products and original artwork. We not only provide wonderful digital images in our store, but also several lines of red rubber images. Our designers are chosen for their character and personality,as well as,
their beautiful designs. We work hard to give you our very best. Thank you so much for having us as your sponsor this week.

To play along::

**Go to the Glow Girl 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 18th, 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 EIC126.

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

Ann Cox {February Guest DT}

We have two winners this week--1] Glow Girl will be giving one lucky winner their choice of mega or regular coupon organizer 2] The Stamping Boutique has offered one lucky winner 5 digital stamps {winner's choice}. These prizes are AWESOME!!

Can't wait to see what you make--so head over to Glow Girl and get inspired!

Come join in the fun and get inspired over at Glow Girl!! Link up your inspired creations before Friday, Feb. 18th at noon Pacific Time!

1. Aletha-TSB DT	2. Crystal D TSB DT	3. Jen M TSB DT
4. Dawn Bennett - TSB DT	5. Erica J-W	6. Michele Gross
7. Tamidolphin	8. Abusybee/DoubleClick	9. Heide D
10. bettina	11. Lisa C	12. Maria Matter
13. Scrappy	14. Agus	15. Rosemary D
16. Colette S	17. Scrappy	18. Lisa C
19. Laurel S	20. Colleen Dietrich	21. ARTish
22. Carolyn	23. Sandy	24. Stephanie S.
25. Deborah	26. Emily Keaton	27. Crystal
28. Scrappy	29. Scrappy	30. Scrappy
31. Jess	32. Scrappy	33. Rebecca {bellacarta}
34. Scrappy