Saturday, April 25, 2009

EtsyInspired #33 ~ Opalescence


This week's EtsyInspired artist is Opal from Opalescence.  How cute is that name really?  Come on, I love plays on words!  She was recommended by my friend and EIC player Carole.  Opal spins the most BEAUTIFUL yarn I've ever seen!  The colors are rich and gorgeous.  And just look at that texture.  Oh la la!  If I could knit, I would definitely buy some of her yarn!  Also, if you see something you love, you better buy it now since all of her fiber is hand dyed and each yarn is one of a kind.  I would LOVE to see this yarn turned into a sweater or scarf, just stunning!  Opal also makes different sized stitch markers, earrings, bracelets and pendants.  

This week, Opal is giving away these amazing earrings valued at $28!  She made everything, even the ear wires by hand!  What a talented lady!  Opal is also offering FREE shipping to all our blog readers with coupon code "heart hugs" until May 10, Mother's Day.  If you'd like to win the earrings, just go to the Opalescence shop, choose any of her beautiful creations to be inspired by and make something.  Post a link to your creation right here on this post by next Friday, May 1 at noon Pacific time to be entered in a random drawing to win.  

Also, remember that May 1 is the deadline to be finished with ALL the EtsyInspired challenges for April if you would like to be in the design team contest.  Just complete all FOUR challenges for the month of April.  I will post a blog entry next Friday asking who would like to be entered for the DT spots, leave a comment there.  One permanent design team position and the guest DT member for June will be chosen from those applicants!  You still have time!  Go be EtsyInspired!

Here is my card for the week.  It is inspired by the amazing  Aubergine Wensleydale Handspun yarn and this Butterfly Stitch Marker.  I used the shades of purple from the yarn, the butterfly from the stitch marker, and also the little purple pearls from the stitch marker as my inspiration.  This is Unity's Butterfly Beauty set.  
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23 comments:

  1. StampinCathyApril 25, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    Ashley this is just fabulous and love the colors. Wow there are some beautiful items in this Etsy Store.

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  2. KerryApril 25, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    This is beautiful! I love the pretty purples and pearls you used! It was so easy to be inspired by Opal's gorgeous yarn wasn't it?! :)

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  3. Heather SchlatterApril 25, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    Ashley,

    Your card just turned out amazing I think it is totally gorgeous!!! So so so pretty and I love those papers and those colors are gorgeous!!!

    You knocked this one out of the park girl!!!

    Heather

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  4. Michelle's DaydreamsApril 25, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    This looks like another fun one. :)

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  5. AnonymousApril 25, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    OMG... I just love her yarns, but I am chronically allergic to cats, so I am afraid of getting one... but I want one.... her colors are just gorgeous!!!! and her markers... and her earrings, I didn't see that one you are showing on her store... OMG.... I love it...

    -- dalis

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  6. DanniApril 25, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    What a beautiful card!! LOVE it!

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  7. AnonymousApril 25, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    I can't believe I am the first one this week... woot woot!!!

    My etsy inspired cardThanks Ashley!!!! love the store and the card!

    -- dalis

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  8. JacquelApril 25, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    This is really pretty Ashley...love that butterfly!

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  9. VickilynApril 25, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    Okay - got mine done - here it is:

    http://paperhugs.blogspot.com/2009/04/etsy-inspired-33.html

    Thanks for another great shopful of inspiration!

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  10. Emily (stampingout on SCS)April 25, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    Beautiful card Ashley and what an awesome shop! Great inspiration! :)

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  11. FibreJunkyApril 25, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    That is gorgeous, Ashley!! It's going to be hard to choose just what to be inspired by in Opal's shop. Her creations are truly wonderful.

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  12. deApril 25, 2009 at 9:50 PM

    Sooooo pretty! Your cards ROCk the Etsy! Too bad you can't win. :-( Your designs are award winning for sure!

    Love those earrings... didn't see those earlier!

    Thanks Ashley for this wonderful wonderful challenge you created!

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  13. JoyApril 25, 2009 at 11:24 PM

    looove the colors of your card, it's fabulous!

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  14. AnonymousApril 26, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    I love your card- purple is one of my favorite colors. I enjoyed the yarns in this shop- here is my finished project: http://lauriewe.wordpress.com/2009/04/26/esty-inspired-challenge-33/

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  15. Lee April 28, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    What an absolutely gorgeous butterfly!!!!

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  16. Michelle's DaydreamsApril 29, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    Hi Ashley, I just finished my inspiration. This one was so fun! I love your butterfly card! Come take a look when you can OK! Michelle

    http://daydreamsbymichelle.blogspot.com/

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  17. NancyApril 30, 2009 at 5:53 AM

    So fun this week!! I love this shop!

    http://southernyankeecrafter.blogspot.com/2009/04/tu-lips-are-better-than-one-eic-33.html

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  18. JennApril 30, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    Here's my layout :)

    http://doublendesigns.blogspot.com/2009/04/etsy-inspired-33.html

    I would love and be honored with either DT spot! :D

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  19. Dawn MApril 30, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    ok, here is mine. I want to be on the dt!!

    http://stampinyankee.blogspot.com/2009/04/etsy-inspired_30.html

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  20. JacquelineMay 1, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    here is my card, great store!!

    http://jacquiemakescards.blogspot.com/2009/05/eic-week-33-scroll-down-for-hhh-post.html

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  21. Emily (stampingout on SCS)May 1, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    Here is my card, Ashley! Thanks for another great challenge, girl!

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1332310?cat=500&ppuser=129535

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  22. ScrapacatMay 1, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    I love your sample, and the store is yummy! Love handmade yarn. Here is my challenge card. http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1332352?cat=500&ppuser=201646

    Best of luck choosing your new DT members - it's gonna be tough!!
    ~ky

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  23. FibreJunkyMay 1, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    Here's mine, Ashley: http://fibrejunky.blogspot.com/2009/05/etsy-inspired-33-opalescence.html
    I hope you like it.

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