Do you know of my friend Ashley?
If you don't, you're certainly missing out!
See, Ashley and I go back to the days of wedding planning via the Knot...then newlywed life via the Nest... And then the joys of motherhood via the Bump.
We've both recently discovered we have a shared love for paper crafting!
Ashley's blog host the FABULOUS weekly Etsy Inspired challenge and this Saturday they're having huge blog hop to celebrate their first birthday. (What a coincidence - it falls on my birthday weekend too *coughFRIDAYcough* :) Unfortunately I'll be working ALL WEEKEND so I can't join in on the fun, but I encourage you all to play along! There will be prizes so make sure you play along!)
This week's sponsor for their Etsy Inspired Challenge is Unity Stamp Co! If you play along, you may win a fabulous prize! :)
This week's inspiration comes from Red Crow Arts. My inspiration for my card comes from THIS PIECE. Pretty, isn't it? I really like the color of the purple and the way the circles almost look like the Circus Circus stamp from SU!.
Here's my card:
Ok, so the card kinda took on a life of its own. I heat embossed the card base with clear embossing powder... then it wasn't enough for me - it was too plain. So I added more... and more... and more stuff and used a Tilda stamp from Magnolia on top.
TOTALLY not what I intended, but the card base color reminds me of the pendant I was inpired by! *lol*
Have a fab day everyone!
ps. I got some great news to share, but I have to wait. No, I didn't get selected for TGF's DT (boo) or Your Next Stamp's DT (boo), but I'm a firm believer that when one door closes another one opens. I'll share the news as soon as I can!
supplies:CS: Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry (SU!), Pure Luxury White CS (Gina K.)
DSP: Razzleberry Lemonade (SU!)
stamp: Magnolia, Circus Circus (SU!)
ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), Versamark
sentiment: Chit Chat rub ons (SU!)
accessories: corner rounder, Copics, clear embossing powder, ribbon (SU!), large oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders)
What a cute card! Your coloring looks fantastic! Thanks for posting about our event too, total bummer that you can't come play but you can still do the blog hop and the challenge since those will be open until 9-11. Thanks for playing my challenge this week! It means a lot to me!
Posted by: Ashley | 09/02/2009 at 12:14 PM
Such a darling card!
Posted by: Sparkle | 09/02/2009 at 12:34 PM
I love this Tilda. You've made me want to ink her up! Super cute card!
x
Posted by: Jacilynn | 09/02/2009 at 01:49 PM
This is adorable! Welcome to the EtsyInspired challenge! Any friend of Ashley's is a friend of mine! :-)
Hope to see you partying with us Saturday on the blog hop and PCP!
Posted by: de | 09/03/2009 at 10:23 AM
Congrats on your Unity win at EtsyInspired challenge this week! See you at the birthday bash tomorrow! WOO HOO!
Posted by: de | 09/04/2009 at 07:23 PM