Saturday, January 16, 2010

Etsy Inspiration #71








Good Saturday Morning Everyone!
Wow, what a week for me!!!  I've been dealing with a sick child & Dr. appt.'s right along with working......I really had NO time to post anything and I do apologize.

My post for today is for the Etsy Inspired Challenge and the shop for this week is called Amethyst Soaps.  Her store features handcrafted soaps in really beautiful designs so be sure to stop by to find your inspiration.  This week's lucky winner will receive the 3 soaps pictured above and our sponsor for this week *Cutting Cafe* is also giving away 3 sets of the winner's choice!!  For your chance to win; visit the above shop, pick your inspiration, make whatever creation your heart desires and link it to the EtsyInspired Challenge blog.

The picture that I chose reminded me of a sunset so that's what I tried to visualize in my card.  Lots of sponging, masking & highlighting later; I think I'm pretty pleased with the outcome & I hope you are too!  Check out the rest of the Design Team's work to see they're beautiful creations as well:
Ashley
De
Emily
Heather P.--January Guest Designer
Joy
Kerry
Shannon
Tiffany

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great rest of the weekend!
TTFN,
Hugs,

29 comments:

  1. jackie, Your card is lovely!! Makes me want to be there!! I love those sopas in the dish!!!

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  2. This is beautiful! Love the colors! Perfect inspiration from the soap color!

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  3. 1) absolutely beautiful sunset
    2) her soaps look like stones
    3) hope the kids are better soon
    4) you take care.

    hugs :)

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  4. This is beautiful. You did a beautiful job.

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  5. this card is amazing and the shades you used and how you did it is great

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  6. What a beautiful sunset! I was wondering if anyone would be inspired by the gorgeous gold tones in that soap. Very pretty card!

    Hope your kiddo gets well soon!

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  7. Wow you sure have a knack for inspirational challenges. Your colors are spot on.

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  8. Love that background! The embossed branch is perfect!

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  9. This is gorgeous Jackie! I really need to learn this technique! Beautiful!

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  10. I can't take my eyes off of your beautiful creation, Jackie! It is so amazing with the colors in the sky, very true to life and so nicely done!

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  11. Beautiful! I love the colors you used for the sunset!

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  12. Gorgeous card, you did a wonderful job with the challenge. I love the sunset I think it came out perfectly.

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  13. WOW! This card is awesome! I just love the sunset and colors. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  14. Love, love, LOVE it! The colors you have used are perfect and I have never thought of using the Fresh Cuts clover leaf as a sihouette. I will be CASEing soon! Beautiful.

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  15. Hi Jackie! This card is unbelievable! I think I lost my breath a little bit when your page loaded here on my screen. I definitely have to try this technique! It's great!

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  16. WOW! I love this card! It's the type of card I'd want to come out of my craft room :-)

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  17. WOWZER!! Jackie, this is so gorgeous girl!! Love your colors!! HUGS

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  18. Your background is gorgeous and really is reminiscent of a sunset.

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  19. This is beautiful!! I love all your sponging!

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  20. Jackie, this is gorgeous! What a beautiful sunset. Fantastic job! Sure hope things are settling down for you and the kids are feeling better! Now don't you get sick!!

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  21. absolutely gorgeous!!!! just spent time catching up on your blog (sorry havent been poppin in lately, just swamped) and your work is just wonderful...love your color choices and designs!

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  22. This is stunning Jackie!! Love your sunset!!! Gorgeous design and card!

    I hope everyone is feeling better!!

    hugs,
    Chris

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  23. WOW! The colors and layers you've achieved are amazing! I never get that lucky. Wonderful job!

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  24. Another breath taking creation! I love your work. Great take on your inspiration! Beautiful!

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Hugs & Love,
Jackie