Friday, February 26, 2010

Etsy Inspired Challenge #77

It's time for another Etsy Inspired Challenge! This is my last week as their guest designer and it has been so fun! Ashley does such a great job picking some great stores for inspiration. This week United Thread is the shop, and it took me no time to know exactly what my card would be. I basically got inspiration from two images:
 Aren't they cool images? Here's what I came up with...



I embossed the dandelion and friend (which is from the end of one of the sentiments in You're Dandy). I stitched around the circle, which I will admit is not the easiest thing to do, but I'm just addicted to sewing right now.

And can I just say how much I love this May Arts twill? It's so nice.


Stamps: You're Dandy (Practicing Creativity Designs)
Paper: Pure Luxury White (Gina K) Lemon Tart (Papertrey Ink)
Patterned Paper: Creamy Coconut Heat Wave (American Crafts)
Ribbon: Teal Twill (May Arts)
Thread: White (Coats & Clark)

And this week there is one awesome prize from Sakura America. Check out more details over at the site


And you won't want to miss these girl's work:
Lisa (Feb Guest)
Shannon

24 comments:

jen said...

As soon as I saw the photo I was wondering how your card would feature that de-lish dandelion!! LOVE it!

Winter said...

SO PRETTY! I love everything about it! You have to submit this one somewhere! :)

Kelley Eubanks said...

Very cute... love those clouds and that twill is awesome!

Kerry said...

This is gorgeous! I think I am going to have to try stitching around a circle...thanks for the inspiration! And I might have to get some of that fabulous twill too...what a beautiful color! :)

StampinCathy said...

Love your take on this challenge. Great color combo and love the details.

Sarah Craig said...

Cute card! I love the fact that it's not quite centered - makes it more interesting - and your bow is wonderful! You're getting better at them every day!!

Jocelyn said...

super cute card! You always inspire me to get out my card stuff:-)

Laurel said...

This is fantastic!

Brenda Weaver said...

very cute card, Courtney! I'm addicted to stitching right now too. i find myself adding it to almost every card i make. Yours is great with being stitched in a circle and all. love it.

Jacquel said...

Your card is beautiful Courtney!! Love the colors and everything else about this beauty....awesome job!!!

Anonymous said...

super cute. you did an awesome job on sewing in a circle!!

lisa a.

de said...

Amazing card! Great stitching too! I tried to stitch a circle, once. :-)

It's been great having you on the team this month! But hope to see you in blogland!

~amy~ said...

delish card...love the shape, the stitching, the twill and of course the stamping:)

Anita Rex said...

Cute card! Loved your mini cards the day before! Made me laugh with the ribbon wars! I always tie bows upside down and it works super well! :>

Handmade Creations by Stephanie said...

awesome card as always i have to try more shaped cards!!

Heather P. said...

This is so pretty! Love that pop of teal! :)

Karen said...

This is SO cute! I am drooling over the teal with the yellow and yes, the inspiration Does scream your Dandy set!!! :>

Alice said...

fabulous simple card! love it!

Kay said...

Wow, that's a great color! I love shaped cards and this is so fabulous, Courtney! ♥♥ Kay

Savitri said...

Courtney, this is so so cute! I LOVE everything about this card and I do need to get your stamp set!!! So versatile! I've been loving what others have done to it!!

Ashley Newell said...

So bright and beautiful Court! I love the colors!

~kelly marie~ said...

Super cute card! Love the circular stitching!

Kim said...

So fresh and pretty, love that bow!

Alison said...

Was a great simply sweet card! Circle cards are hard for me... thanks for the inspiration!