WELCOME! Introduce Yourself Here!

[Kerry A]

Welcome to the EtsyInspired Challenge Group! We are so glad you have joined us! Every Saturday Ashley posts the featured Etsy shop for you to be inspired by. Once you find your inspiration piece, create something of your own and link it up to Ashley's blog post for your chance to win a prize! Click HERE to see a more detailed explanation of the rules.

Now, please take a moment to introduce yourself! We would love to get to know you all a little better!

[Kerry A]

Okay, I'll start... I am a SAHM of two wonderful boys, ages 6 and 15 months, and I have a great hubby too! :) I live in the beautiful Pacific Northwest (always have) and I love it here! I started scrapbooking when my first son was born but fell in love with card making two years ago. I'm happy to share more, just ask! :)

Who's next???

[Tonya]

I am a SAHM of 2 awesome girls ages 9 and 15. I am married to my best friend from high school. I live near the coast of North Carolina. My first love was decorative painting and then I got bit by the stamping bug. I have been a decorative artist for about 9 years and I have been stamping off and on for several years but I got serious about it last year. I also dabble in doll making and other crafts.

[Ashley (aka HeartHugs)]

I'm a SAHM too. I have Brady who is almost 2 and I'm due to have another boy in June. I live in Northern California. I've been stamping for about 2.5 years now and it's a passion of mine.

I came up with and host the EtsyInspired challenge every week. My hope is to expose people to the wonderful world of handmade items. As crafters ourselves, I think we can appreciate how much love and heart goes into each project. I'd really love to see a turn around from just buying things from huge conglomerates to more handmade items that are made with love by a person as opposed to in a factory in China. Hopefully by giving Etsy the exposure it needs and by seeing all the amazing things to be inspired by, I've done my part. :)

[Cara]

Hi, I'm a SAHM to 2 young boys and have a fabulous husband who is supportive of my crafting. We're in NJ. I've been stamping and scrapping for over 10 years with my favorite SU demonstrator. I have an online shop where I sell my papercrafts. I'm still getting the hang of this site; it's pretty cool.
Cara
www.CarasScrapNStampArt.etsy.com
www.CarasScrapNStampArt.blogspot.com

[imayoungin']

I am Kristen and am also a SAHM. I have a 3 year old DD who is my world. I am with my boyfriend of 5 years(my high school sweetheart). I live in the gorgeous state of Maine. I have been stamping/scrapbooking for about a year now. I love them both equally! :) I love to send out my cards and put a smile on someones face.

[Lisa Foust]

I am also a SAHM to a cute little 2 year old who is into EVERYTHING! I started scrapbooking about 10 years ago and was introduced to stamping/card making about 3 years ago and fell in love. I live in St. Croix, USVI currently, but moved here from an island in Alaska. My dh is in the USCG and we are going to try to island hop his whole career!

[Nancy Bush]

Hi ladies! I keep seeing Etsy Inspired challenges everywhere I go, and I had to investigate! They are all fabulous! I'll have to start playing along!

[Kerry A]

Welcome Nancy! Glad you're going to join us!

[Nancy Bush]

I did my first card for the Etsy challenge, and I will be posting it on my blog tomorrow! It was fun!

[De S.]

I live outside of Charleston, SC and I am a manager for a engineering contractor supporting the Navy. I have 2 fur babies, Buddy (Beagle) and Dixie (Terrier Mix). My ex and I share custody... everyone always gets a good laugh out of that!

Paper crafts are a stress reliever for me, and though I often don't have time to dedicate to it like I want to, I try to do what I can when I can. I am on my last class of my bachelor's and hopefully when that is finished, I'll have a little more time to play! I started stamping waaaaayyyyy back in the late 80s (am I telling my age?!) but took a break from it and pursued other hobbies until a few years ago when I got back into it. I sold SU for a while, and I'm currently selling CTMH, though more as a hobbyist then a business builder. I get just enough sales in a quarter to keep my consultant status (and my discount)!

I also bead, but not so much anymore. Most of my friends are beaders, so if we have a girls nite, if I don't bring paper, I bring beads!

When I first heard of Etsy Inspired I was so excited! I love Etsy and can spend way too much time perusing all the handmade beauty from talented artisans (and too much money buying!). I will gladly buy a handmade bowl, or a piece of silver jewelry (or every stamp product out there!) and pay my dues but eating bread and water and not dining out (OK, so I exaggerate, but you get the point!) Thanks to Ashley for coming up with the idea! She's the sweetest too!

I am Guest DT for the month of April! I am so excited. I actually won the opportunity from the Etsy Inspired Blog Hop back in February and only hope I can measure up against the full-time EI DT gals! They are UBER talented and I'm a little intimidated! :-) But it's an honor to be in the limelight for a few weeks with these inspirational girls! Thanks Ashley for the opportunity!

WOW, am I long winded or what?!

[Diana]

Hello everyone! My name is Diana and I recently joined Paper Craft Planet. I am the mother of two small children. I love doing crafts: scrapbooking, altering items, card making, crochet... I am looking foward to participating in the challenges!

[Kerry A]

Welcome! We are glad you found us and we look forward to seeing your creations!