New entries: fellow etsy features.

I want to start featuring other artists on a regular basis. I hope I can MAKE time each Thursday to show off other handywork I love.

Today's (and my first ever) feature artist is: ARTBOXDESIGNS. She showed me this beautiful piece and I instantly loved it. The colors and arrangement are just beautiful!

Take a minute out of your day to look at the other beautiful work she has to offer in her shop.

And because I had a hard time choosing who to feature today, I'm featuring two shops. Second up with some amazing digital prints: Laura Caswell Studios
Some other fun things to check out. Click on any picture for more info.
Happy Thursday everyone!

New creation

I've been toying with ideas for a while. I wanted to get into something other than cards. To be hoenst, something I could possibly sell and make a little profit on.

The other day I was bored, had a few ugly canvas prints I had picked up at the thrift store (a couple years ago with the intention to repurpose). Something sparked and my creativity level went throught the roof. I ended up spending the entire weekend making these.

I am super excited about listing these in my etsy shop. When I step back and look at my final product I am really so happy with them.

Here's to hoping a make some sales and someone else is very happy with them :)

Daily Inspiration

Even though I don't get to work on my cards everyday, I always take a few minutes and look around some of my favorite blogs for inspiration.

Here are today's finds.

and from http://dannisdoodles.typepad.com/dannisdoodles/

Blog Twin idea

I have found a new blog. http://dawnmcvey.typepad.com/these_are_a_few_of_my_fav/ Her style is SO close to mine it's scary, she even has the same blog name as me. She has some awesome ideas and as I browse through her galleries I'm realizing I've seen several of her cards in my favorite magazine "Scrapbooking Trends CARDS"

I was looking through her project gallery tonight and found these name frames. They could be great for so many things. I'm seeing them in kids room, baby rooms, on co-workers desks. It would be so fun to make a few of these.

How to make your own paper flowers.

In this blog:

http://dawnmcvey.typepad.com/these_are_a_few_of_my_fav/2009/06/distressed-flowers-101.html

I learned how to make these:

NCR: (Not Craft Related): Dog Rescue Transport

I have always wanted to get involved with dog rescue and one need out there is transports (getting a dog(s) from one place to another). Unfortunately I live in the panhandle of the country and there aren't many places that require transports. However, this past week we were headed up to Tennessee for vacation and it just so happened there was a need for help with a transport and about 4 hours of the trip was right on our way.

To read more about the rescuees and their stories check out their blog here: http://www.scoutandmolly.blogspot.com/ . I will share LOTS of pictures though cause we loved them so.

When we first picked them up, Molly had been away at the vet for surgery on her eye. These two were apparently very close prior to landing at the shelter and they were SO excited to see each other. We were all laughing at how happy they were.

Then they calmed down enough to pose for a good-bye picture for the shelter.When we got in the car they were goofy and couldn't seem to grasp laying down and getting comfy. (I love Molly's look)
So I decided to join them in the backseat until they got settled. However, Scout wanted to cover me in kisses so I had to hold him back.

Molly calmed down first and started to enjoy the car ride.
and finally relaxed and snuggled down next to me to rest.
Then Scout started to look sleepy so I moved back to my passenger seat position and let them have their space to relax and take a nap.

Once they woke up


We decided to stop for a potty break

And to pose for a picture of course

When we arrived in Atlanta, they were more than ready to get out of the car. So we said our good-bye (with Scout again trying to kiss me)

Finally, we handed them off to Vicki who would be driving them another 1.5 hours.

CARDS.

I got a huge card order from a past customer so I have been busy these last few days. I thought I would post a couple of my favorites.

And this one is my most favorite. It's so bright and fun. I made it with a little girls birthday in mind, but it could work for adults too.

Photography

You may or may not know another hobby of mine, besides papercrafting, is photography. I would do photography full time if I could. I don't know that I would enjoy papercrafting full time. I'm afraid I would get tired of it. Photography though, would never bore me. There is always something new and exciting to take photos of. Many times without even leaving my back yard.

Anyways, I entered a little photo contest at my work and three of my photos where selected to be displayed. I was really excited because honestly, from the ones I have seen displayed before and the number of people who enter, I wasn't really expecting to get picked.

So, here are the ones they picked and will be up for the world to see soon.

And here are a couple others that I entered and where not picked. I still like them.

Felt Embellishments

I want to learn to make some felt embellishments. I keep seeing cards and scrapbook pager with little felt flowers and birdies. I want my own.

Etsy Seller evalicious makes some beautiful ones. Which her shop here: http://www.evalicious.etsy.com/ . One example:

One of my "favorite" etsy sellers takes the cake in this department though. Between her adorable felts to her beautiful handstitching, I just can't drool over her cards enough. Here are just a few of my favorites.

She is currently having a sale in her shop and I might just have to make a purchase. Visit her at http://www.adorebynat.etsy.com/.

Happy Monday!