My First MPTS Challenge!

Now I can see why people say they love challenges...

and how easy it is to become addicted to them!

The July Challenge over on More Paper Than Shoes (MPTS) is

to create a tag using the following guidelines:

-vintage

-use a stamp somewhere on the tag

-make one of the images pop off from the tag

Sooooo...here's what I came up with!

Isn't she bright and cheery?

I decided to go retro with the
vintage children's illustration from Mable Lucie Attwell.

The girl pops off the page and I used my
"antique" typewriter font stamps for the words.

And the little posy is not fabric but ribbon!

There are several challenges going on at the forum, so if you love stretching your creativity, join us here.

EtsyMom Monday ~ Beside the Seaside

All you mamas out there are probably already humming along to the tune of today's title! I know many of you are probably beach-bound for your upcoming spring break, if you're not already there!

I browsed etsy yesterday for some sea, sand, and surf-inspired finds by the fabulous EtsyMom team...enjoy!

Let this Secret Getaway - Original Metallic Photography Print by Kimage inspire you to work, play and create!

I am a huge fan of Momiboutique's fun frocks and
her beautiful beach dunes dress
is no exception!

Winterberry Jewlery put together a lovely combination of a pretty pearl and starfish with this sea-inspired sterling silver necklace.

Take this Seahorse String Backpack by Bumble Belly Designs
along on your next search for the perfect seashells!

and capture that beachy-keen feeling in your papercrafting with A Forest Frolic's Starfish and Sand Dollar embellies.

Surprise your beach-loving friend with Bella Mia Beads'
Aqua Disc Starfish Necklace!

Friday Faves ~ Beach Bum

Going on an impromptu beach trip...wish I could take these items created by my crafty Cafemamas with me! Which one is your fave???

Friday Faves on Etsy Day

Spent a few days at Myrtle Beach and still have the sun, sand and surf on my mind! If you share my love for all things BEACHY, you will get lost in all of the wonderful HANDMADE beach-themed art on Etsy. If you haven't heard, Etsy is the VIRTUAL MARKETPLACE of choice for thousands of indie artists worldwide. So take a break from twittering, plurking, facebooking etc. and get over to ETSY!

Cinnamon and Spice More Beach Fun

Spice introduced me to salt dough and I am hooked. Thanks Spice! Here's the latest in our new collection. Am I at the beach or just dreaming? The beige, brown and sea blue placard, seashell embellishment and coordinating ribbon reflect the colors of a real seascape on this classic Ball mason jar. Salt dough starfish and butterfly figurines enhance the oceanside feel of this piece. Wish I were in Hawaii... Available now in our shop.