Photographic Moment: Spring has Arrived!

Interpretation of a Sketch: Wedding Card

Today I have started working on a line of Wedding Cards to add to my Etsy store so when I saw the sketch on Card Patterns for this week I thought that just might work.

Interpretation of Card Patterns Sketch #31

Today's creation is based off of Card Patterns sketch 31.  This card is also available for sale on my Etsy website. 

Oh Happy Day!

Today was a typical Monday, busy day at work and about half way through the day I was dreaming of the weekend that was still so many days away. When I finally arrived home I sat down to work on my Etsy shop and brainstorm a few new promotional ideas...then all of the sudden....an email arrives stating I have made a sale (a small smile forms on my face). But wait, next came a second email and then a third. I am now grinning from ear to ear and curious where all these sales are coming from. After much thought and investigation and sales still popping in I still can't figure it out. Thankfully all the questions are soon answered as a Convo arrives from a fellow Etsy seller Es Things informing me my shop was selected for a sneak attack. New smiles come to my face...someone picked me and it resulted in some great sales. Of course next came a new investigation. What exactly was this "sneak attack" anyway? I followed the forum thread provided in my convo and also checked out this website www.handmademovement.com and soon had my answer. It was just another sign that Etsy community is very supportative.

Thanks to all of those who made purchases from me today and I plan to pay it forward so someone else can be as delighted as I was.

Interpretation of a sketch

This week I am participating in Card Patterns design contest to create a card based on my own interpretation of their sketch. In the attached pictures you can see their sketch and my creation. Enjoy!

What is PaperPetalCreations?

I love to wander through beautiful gardens and admire the abundance of flowers and plants that bless this earth. Often stopping to snap a picture or two when I just have to take the flower with me (and of course I always keep my camera handy for just such an occasion). I have also spent much time strolling through the flower beds of colorful and unique papers and supplies in the craft stores.

Another passion of mine is creating unique and special gifts for the loved ones in my life. Customizing their card or gift by including special treasures from my photo collection. It always brings a smile to my face to watch the delight in the eyes of the receiver.

And so the decision was made to share my collection with others. Pulling out my various petals (papers, stamps, embellishments and pictures) and combining their individual beauty into one singular flower ready to be plucked and delivered to anyone who needs their day brightened.

It all began...

Growing up I watched my Mom try her hand at all sorts of crafts and sewing projects and as soon as I was old enough she got me started making my own creations. We spent a lot of time in the craft room working on various projects or watching my mom cutting, pinning and sewing. Mom also took me to lots of craft fairs, quilt shows, fabric stores...and anyplace where new ideas could be found. The picture I have included is my mom sister and the 3rd generation, my niece, pondering a detailed quilt at the Nebraska State Fair.

Well 29 years later I think I can officially say I have caught my moms crafting bug. No not the sewing part but give me some scraps of paper and I'll think of something that they can be transformed into. Much of my inspiration is based on brightening anothers day and figuring out a gift I can make.

Having finally built up a sizable collection of stamps, ink, paper, etc and knowing that Mom's super stash of craft supplies is just a few hours away I have choosen to share my paper creations with others by creating a Etsy shop called Paper Petal Creations (http://www.paperpetalcreations.etsy.com/).

Stay tuned for details on how I came up with the name of my shop.