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Welcome to a brand new Craft Critique feature! "Friend of Craft Critique"Not only do we want to bring you the best in craft product and tool reviews, but we want to start introducing you to some of our crafty friends: designers, crafters, shops and crafty businesses that we can't really review per se, (because we are completely biased!) but we still want you to get to know them!
This week we not only have a wonderful crafty business owner we want you to meet, but a giveaway and a discount code for all our readers!
Introducing... eclectic Paperie!
Your Name: Daisy SparksBusiness Name: eclectic Paperie (small "e")
Visit their blog HERE
iTunes Tutorials (new podcast tutorial series!)
Location: Foothill Ranch, CA. Online retail only(no physical location/store front)
When and why did you start your business… what was your inspiration?
I always wanted a paper crafting store that specialized in unique products. Not the stuff you can get at Michaels or Target. Something where the owners spent time seeking out... well... "eclectic" products so I wouldn't have to.
I was speaking to my friend Joy Kennedy (joyofstamping on Splitcoaststampers) and discovered she was looking for the same thing. To make a long story short, we decided to do it ourselves. We created the store we always wanted.
eclecticPaperie.com launched in January 2007 and we've never looked back. It has been an absolute blast. Joy and I work really hard to find all the things that paper crafters love so our customers don't have to.
Which crafty mediums do you participate in?
Scrapbooking and stamping.
What are your top selling products?
Believe it or not, chipboard coasters and stamps from a variety of companies that eP offers.
Which crafty tools could YOU personally not live without?
My Crop-a-dile, a bone folder, a piercing tool, a good pair of scissors, a variety of adhesives because all adhesives are not created equal. You need different adhesives for different materials.
What are your favorite crafty brands?
Stampers Anonymous(Tim Holtz & Wendy Vecchi), Ranger Products, and Basic Grey. Have you seen Tim's latest stamps? They are fantastic!
What trends are you noticing in the Craft Industry?
Stamps and Scrapbooks have really made their way into home decor and textiles. Paper crafters are taking their creations and turning it into their home decor and/or textiles like clothes, bags, towels. Nothing says "you're special" like someone taking the time to create something handmade from stamp and/or scrapbook materials.
Where do you go to find creative inspiration?
Magazines like Paper Crafts and Creating Keepsakes. I also love walking through the Target and Macy's bedding and home sections. You can see color and pattern combinations that will inspire you. Even clothes can give you a good starting place with all the patterns and colors that are found in the fashion trends. Inspiration is everywhere. Look at the flowers tomorrow as you walk to your car.
Just for YOU!
eclectic Paperie is offering a special promotional coupon to Craft Critique readers!
Please use coupon code SARAHSENTME. Receive 10% off your total purchase from Friday, March 20th to Sunday, March 22nd (minimum $20 purchase).
Now accepting orders from Canada.
A Reader Giveaway!
Here is your chance to win the amazing prize package pictured below! Just leave a comment and tell us where you find crafty inspiration! This giveaway will close Sunday, March 22nd at midnight CST.
This prize includes:
* eclectic Paperie logo apron
* 2 Distressed Stickles
* Adirondack Alcohol Ink Applicator
* Adirondack Alcohol Ink Pack
* Adirondack Alcohol Blending Solution
* Stamp set from the Tim Holtz Collection from Stampers Anonymous
* Distress Ink
* Jet Black Archival Ink by Ranger
(colors shown and or/stamp set may vary from photo shown)
Sorry! This Giveaway is Closed!
382 Comments:
1 – 200 of 382 Newer› Newest»Great Giveaway. I find lots of my inspiration by visiting the blogs, my papercraft mag and magazine ads.
Janet
I love looking at West Elm catalogs, always great colors and lines.
I find lots of inspiration online. Mostly from blogs. Sometimes the pictures, the ideas or the words.
Great stuff! Thanks!
Opps, I am isprired by sunsets or sunrises. Check out the great colors!
thanks for the opportunity to win this fab give away...I find inspiration in ads, love cutting out words or pictures from magazines
Lately my inspiration has come from some of the things I find myself "needing". I need to write down what is in the fridge for leftovers and I need to find a place to put the necklaces I wear everyday. My next two projects will be converting an unused box into a little necklace box and a layout that slips into an acrylic frame on my fridge so I can write down what's in the fridge with a wipe off marker.
I love to read blogs for inspiration and the scrapfriends.us forum is also a great place for ideas. Thanks for the info about eclectic Paperie. It looks like another good place for me to bookmark.
Most of my inspiration comes from getting photos printed (they get delivered and I'm ready to scrapbook!) or lately I've been very inspired to create from looking at (and collecting!) paint chips. =)
Fabulous giveway! Lots of inspiration here....
Lorraine
My inspiration is the story I want to tell - mine, my kids', my grandmother etc.
Definitely the internet and the many creative blogs that are out there. They make me get my butt in rear and get creating stuff!!
My inspiration comes from blogs, magazines, my kids, and nature. I love Eclectic Paperie!
I find my inspiration everywhere! Most recently in the spring clothing ads for various stores- great, bright combos.
This giveaway looks awesome!!
tgoodman001@twcny.rr.com
Blogs all over the internet! From photos, scraps I collect, an commercial, or candypaper. Everywhere! What a great giveaway!
I'm getting quite a bit of inspiration from catalog mailings lately, especially bedding. There are some fabulous colors and patterns out there just waiting to be made into a card or altered art.
Thanks!
I think I find most of my inspiration on blogs. I read magazines and idea books, too. But those wonderful projects freely shared by bloggers are usually the best!
I enjoy visiting other blogs for inspiration, as well as individual stamps and papers. Sometimes its the paper that inspires me to create a card.
I find lots of inspiration on blogs. Using various sketch challenges has helped me grow as a papercrafter! Sometimes, I'm blessed enough to see something while watching tv! Have you seen the couch on The Adventures of New Christine? Those colors of those pillows are wonderful inspiration!!!
fantastic giveaway!
I find my inspiration from ....ok, I'm still thinking about it.
No, nothing yet.
Hmm...maybe that explains it - I'm looking for some new inspiration. I've always checked blogs, and magazines, and Stampin Up's projects, and those aren't shaking up the mojo.
I'm going to have to go on vacation and clear my head to get back to you!
I find inspiration every where. The blogging world has been my latest source, Dawn McVey and Kristina Werner's color combos are super inspiring as are watching Tim Holtz videos. I love crafting!
What a big Giveaway ... I find my inspiration online, visiting a lot of blogs ... I use blogline to see what american scrap girl do and what kind of supplies they used ...
I hope you accept my participatione ven if I am in the other side of the sea .. in Spain
Lot of sunny kiss
marie-Hélène from Spain
Wouuuuaaaw That's a giveaway!!!!
I'm from Paris / France ....Then I find my inspiration in visiting my city (museum, architecture, all detailswhich compose my love Paris!)...The story of my life, my husband is an inspiration too...My hops (a baby).....My dreams (a better world that I'm create in my creations!) ....
Thanks to let'us dream of this beautiful giveaway ;-)
Louloupi ;-)
I love all things eP! My inspiration mostly comes from the person I am making the card/altered object for...their interests, etc. But i also get a lot of inspiration from various stamping blogs & SplitCoastStampers. Thanks so much for the chance to win
Michelle Adams
shellapoo at hotmail dot com
What a nice giveaway and how generous of Eclectic Paperie! I get inspiration from things around me - God's creation, colors in magazines, the awesome blogs I visit daily. Thanks so much for the chance to enter!
I find inspiration in magazines and movies, especially foreign and indie films.
I get my inspiration from other blogs, magazines, and papercrafting communities. Thanks for the chance to win!
Robbie
I find more inspiration on blogs than anywhere else. Thank goodness for so many great artists who are willing to share their fabulous work!!!
I get inspiration from the bed and bath aisles at target! So many great prints and color combos!
terrific giveaway!!! I find lots of inspiration online. and from blogs like this one
I find crafty inspiration right here on the internet. My productivity has quadrupled and my creativity has blossomed since signing on to scrapbooking sites on the internet!
Those are some pretty great goodies you're giving away. My inspiration comes from daily blog hopping, visiting SCS, flipping thru home catalogs, and sitting down to stamp with friends.
oh those are some great goodies you are showing there. I find inspiration a lot of places -mostly magazines but also in this beautiful spring weather we are having in Florida. My dog is getting a lot of walks as we look for all the new growth on the trees and shrubs. That makes me want to create! Thanks for the chance to win. ~~ Mary Lib
WOW what an amazing give away! I would love to win this fabulous prize bundle! I find my inspiration from my blogging friends! There are so many talented ladies how inspire me!
Hugs~ Kim
I love looking at home decorating catalogs for inspiration (mostly color combinations), and of course blogs and galleries from other stampers/scrapbookers.
great giveaway!
I didn't know about eclectic paperie, thanks for sharing! I find my inspiration mostly while looking at ads, blogs, packaging containers (!) and did I mentioned ads?
I find my inspiration on blogs, crafty websites, magazines (still love them!!)... Cool giveaway!
I am an avid reviewer of message boards, galleries, blogs (including Tim's :)), and sites offered by manufacturers. I love seeing how colors are put together. I also like home furnishing stores (Crate & Barrel) and items with strong graphics and prints always catch my eye.
I just pop open my google reader and look at all the amazing projects in blog land. WOW! It makes me want to go stamp right away.
Inspiration is everywhere.. unfortunately time isn't! Blogs, blogs, blogs... galleries, magazines, catalogs. Maybe if I spent less time looking for inspiration I'd have more time to create.
wow Where DON'T you find inspiration? its EVERYWHERE. I get most of mine from my daughter. She is the most creative thing. Nothing like looking through a childs eyes to see things a little differently! Wonderful article and great giveaway!
I get inspiration from visiting blogs and going to Splitcoaststampers galleries. Thanks for the great giveaway!
I find inspiration while doing the laundry - my latest page was inspired by a bottle of color-safe bleach! The colors spoke to me. I guess everywhere I look. I would be ecstatic to win this give-away! TY for the opportunity.
Hi there,
I find I get most of my inspiration off the web - either blogs (I LOVE blogs!) or company websites. I also LOVE Craft Critique!!
There is a wealth of inspiration availbale..I subscribe to a gazillion blogs....
I am a new blogger to this site (10 min.)! I think the contest idea inspired me to start blogging. I love shopping and checking out store windows since that's where the pros do their best work with the least amount of items within a color scheme. I remember Oprah once said when she shops she buys the outfit on the mannequin since it's already PUT TOGETHER!
Oh, I love, love, love eclectic Paperie! Daisy is awesome! I purchased a ton of chalk ink reinkers from the site, and I was having a hard time with them actually all making it into my shopping card. Daisy IMMEDIATELY did it all for me, billed me, etc., and I have them super quickly! Really awesome customer service! I would recommend the site to anyone! Inspiration? Wow, I look everywhere! Tim Holtz is a contact favorite, and I love searching galleries and message boards to see what people are excited about and what they're creating! Awesome giveaway! Thanks!
I find inspiration while sneaking peaks at blogs throughout the day. I never have time to seek out challenges or sketches, but I see the ones that other people are working on. Thanks for the great interview and a new place to shop!
Great new feature! I find inspiration everywhere - watching cartoons, reading fashion magazines, looking at thousands of blogas and flickr! I love getting inspiration from other crafters and artists who take the time to share their own work and passions.
I find inspiration at Splitcoaststampers and from participating in swaps of ATCs and Inchies.
I find inspiration all over... SB & stamping blogs and magazines but also home decorating, billboards, web ads, signs in stores, dish patterns... anything!
Boy would I love to win this giveaway. Can't wait to look and the website and order some new stuff. Kathy
The best inspiration for me is visiting blogs. There are so many creative people out there it's just amazing.
Thanks for the chance to win.
I have blogs I follow. I also love Magazines and Books. If I am stuck and need an idea, I usually turn to the PC though and look at blogs, manufaturer's and individual artists and get a huge amount of inspiration there.
Great interview. I get inspiration from blogs, nature and even direct mail pieces that show up in my mailbox.
Great interview. I get inspiration from blogs, nature and even direct mail pieces that show up in my mailbox.
I find lots of inspiration in magazines, books and blogs. So many talented people out there.
I find inspiration by blog hopping. There are so many talented people with so much inspiration to offer. If I'm lacking mojo, I visit lots of blogs!!
Cool giveaway! I love the Tim Holz line.
shawn K.
My latest inspiration is clothes. I try to avoid clothes shopping, well, I don't have to try even, but now I am noticing clothes and fashion catching my eye and the colors and prints are very inspiring! So I take pics of the clothes in the dressing room if they end up not looking good on me...which is usually the case. :P
WOW...what a wonderful give-a-way! I get inspiration from a variety of areas in my wanderings: Stampin' Cat Studio, Ink'll Do Club, the beautiful flowers and areas that I photograph in and around Salem, OR, music, and the list goes on - nothing is overlooked!
Jan Castle
Oh wow, thanks for the go at the fab candy. I find inspiration everwhere, I once got a colour scheme idea from a person I saw whilst travelling on the Underground (I'm in London). Kim
This is wonderful. Never tried this before. I love receiving your newsletter, it keeps me informed. I usually buy my Tim Holtz products on line or a shop in my town called Simply Scraps. My inspiration comes from magazines, and other blogs.
my favorite place to find inspiration has got to be blogs! I love to look at everyone's creations; I can spend hours blurfing!
Awesome giveaway. I get inspiration by blogs and online sites.
Wahoo what candy! I find inspiration everywhere - clothes patterns, magazines, but mostly all the great crafty blogs online. My Google Reader list grows daily and once I read through the updates I always head toward my craft supplies.
Cat Spicer
I'm an avid blog hopper, magazine flipper and I often find I have to listen to music to inspire me to create something. More often than not, what I create tends to coordinate with the outfit I'm wearing. In reality, the real question is 'Where don't I find inspiration?'
Thanks or this great giveaway, I found it visiting my friend's Blogs on his inspirations
Wonderful giveaways. I love Tim Holtz products. I get my inspiration from magazines, and other blogs. I love your newsletter, it keeps me updated with new products.
I have been an eclectic Paperie customer since shortly after they "opened" their store. Daisy and Joy provide the BEST customer service I have ever received anywhere in ANY industry!!! Their store is a lot of one stop shopping. They have an amazining collection of products and are very affordable. I highly recommend that you at least take a look at their store...it will be well worth there time!
:-) Trisha H. in Cyppress
Awesome giveaway. I find inspiration everywhere. Clothes, blogs, often the picture I'm scrapping gives me ideas - or the stamp I'm using for a card lends some thoughts.
Oh my goodness, I find craft inspiration everywhere! I do loves books, magazines and stuff online but I also find inspiration in the world around me. I was even inspired by a dirty, unfinished bathroom wall once. :)
I get lots of inspiration from browsing around Etsy, Poppytalk and Decor8.
I have been eyeing those alcohol inks by Tim and thinking about diving in. I've 1never used alcohol inks and they look so fun! I get most of my inspiration from the many magazines I receive. There is so much talent in them. Of course, I am also a big blog hopper so I get a lot from that, too. I just love everything crafty
Wonderful prizes! Right now with spring in the air I've been looking to nature for inspiration. The flowers popping up are beautiful! Have a wonderful weekend!
Nature inspires me. There are so many wonderful color combinations!!! Also, food inspires me. Not only do I like to eat the food but look at it's beauty before it feeds my belly!!!
Much inspired by Blogs and products featured. This Gift Bonanza is a real inspiration, and includes some new things I've been wanting to try. Fun looking product line !
GramaCat
I find crafty inspiration in nature, while shopping for clothes and searching online!
Hugs,
Suz
LOVE all the blogs I'm subscribed to!! Seeing real folks creat these amazing cards is all the inspiration I need. Also Take Ten mag!
I get most of my inspiration from blog hopping and craft supply catalogs. eP looks like a wonderful place to spend some time. I will definitely visit. Thanks!
It was so nice to see Daisy and to learn what products are her favorites. I am so glad that Craft Critique will be doing this type of reporting.
Mary
I find inspiration in the blogs of fellow crafters. Not only do they have great ideas, their posts are subtle reminders that my lazy bum should be creating something!
My inspiration comes right from my own backyard. I live in the woods and on one side of my deck I have a beautiful view of a mountain hillside. The colors of the rocks, trees and flowers almost seem to change with every glance.
I get inspiration from everything, but especially any Somerset magazines and the Coldwater Creek catalog. Thanks for the chance at a great giveaway.
Susan
I find my inspiration by visiting other blogs. But it usually comes down to sitting in front of a project and playing with it to get it "just right."
I love your craft critque news letter. Always such fun info. My inspiration comes from many sources, nature, SCS, magazines and a lot of times from clothes. You can find the most interesting patterns in cloth.
Elise
bloomingwonder at yahoo dot com
Wow, what a great feature. It's great to hear about new companies plus all the new products you review. What a wonderful giveaway. I find inspiration everywhere but mostly blogs and store websites. I have my computer right next to me whenever I create. I also have a couple of magazines that are my favorite place for inspiration too. Thanks for the chance to win. I will cross my fingers that I get chosen. :)
Thanks for the interview! I find inspiration in some of my favourite blogs. Whenever I'm stuck I take a look at some of them to get an idea for the sketch or colour scheme. Also, I find *tonnes* of inspiration on Splitcoaststampers....especially when it comes to the daily challenges!
I find inspiration in the flower garden and nature I am walking my dog.
I also get it from blogs and and looking at scrapbook paper. The paper gives you great color ideas.
Thanks for the candy. Eclectic Paperie is a great place to shop.
debbie peysen
I find inspiration at the stores and look at the clothing displays...the colour combos get me thinking...
Smiles.
Wonderful prize! Love the Craft Critique....great information!
Blogs, magazines, and most especially, from my LSS and the friends I've met there!
Love this blog a lot, look forward to the emails. I find inspiration mostly online at other peoples blogs and at Split Coast Stampers.
I find inspiration all over...magazines, blogs, SCS, and just the environment around me.
I get a lot of my inspiration from blogs and from my papercraft forums like StampTV, Papercraft Planet and SCS. I love Stef's inspiration Saturdays on SCS.
Oh boy, oh boy...what a fun give away!!! I get inspired by looking at others art. I receive updates on many blogs, etc. I also have many stamp mags that I can refer to for inspiration.
Adair
asvoboda@juno.com
I would have to say I get most of my inspiration from my amazing stamping friends! I get color combo ideas too, from mailers like Pier 1 sends out. thanks for the chance!
i can sometimes find inspiration in a single piece of patterned cardstock. at other times, on the web, my atc yahoo groups, blogs that seem to have fallen into my lap (like, i couldn't tell you how i got here), books, magazines and others. sometimes there is too much information "out there", and just have to stop looking and go make something!
I find inspiration in magazines (scrap and not), blogs and even my daughter's clothing.
Wow look at all the cool giveaway stuff!!!
Magazines, blogs, other stampers, nature, anywhere and everywhere. Just look at God's wonderful creation and you will find it.
rockinrobin
WOW!! I get my inspiration from all you very creative women...I love the blogs and ideas...keep up the great work!!
Visiting the cardmaker's blogs is where I find most inspiration....thanks for the giveaway...MollyK.
Wonderful give away! I haven't purchased from this website yet but I love getting their emails and I know I will one day. Have a great day!
I guess I have to say my magazines seem to give me my inspiration. Sometimes If I have time, the blogs. Thanks so much!
I find my inspiration on blogs and sites like SplitCoastStampers. There is an endless supply of ideas on the 'net!
Wonderful giveaway, hope I win!! My inspiration comes almost entirely from blog hopping!
Diane McCornack
www.stampinpuppies.blogspot.com
Re: Great Giveaway...
My inspiration comes mostly from my friends. It could be a word of encouragement, a creative suggestion or sometimes our goofiness. We all crop on different creative planes so we all draw from each other. Also, I draw inspiration from my photo's, my stamps and my favorite products...(and they're featured in this giveaway!!!)
shaunery
Great giveaway and interview. I've heard of this company alot and I'm glad it's available for Canada now :)
My inspiration comes from all the great blogs I read everyday.
I get most of my inspiration from blogs, as well as the Splitcoast site.
Thank you for the chance to win this wonderful candy.
As a stamper I find inspiration almost every where. I do give credit to the many blogs I visit as well.
Debbie/Phx AZ
Wonderful giveaway!
I get my inspiration from blogs with tutorials, yahoo art groups where people share techinques...
Brenda
I find inspiration just about anywhere. I just commented about it on my blog that I thought I spent too much time reading other blogs BUT then you find something and you get inspired...
Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Blog candy, yippy! I find my inspiration in blogs, stamps catalogs, colors in fashion catalogs, sometimes in fabrics, pictures. Well, everywhere where I lay my eyes on!
My inspiration usually is found online and in magazines, but potentially everything can be applied to scrapbooking and cardmaking! Great prize, TFS!
I love eclectic Paperie! I visit them often:) I get inspiration everywhere, blogs, magazines, the mall, I even saw a billboard once that inspired me to come home & make a card!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Karen
I have been finding a lot of crafty inspiration in fashion and home decor magazines! They're perfect when you feel like you're in a rut.
Wow! Great products!
Thanks for sharing this on EP. I watched their masking video. I love the Tim Holtz masks. Now, my wish list is even longer.
There are some fantastic bloggers out there and I find inspiration from them. Also I go to flea markets and buy small things to inspire me.
Love the giveaway!
Sandi
I LOVE YOUR REVIEWS - they keep me from buying things I may not have liked. Keep up the GREAT work!
Love the giveaway! I find inspiration all around - magazines, the internet, blogs, even other scrappers at crops I go to....it's everywhere!
Michelle
meeshella2 at aol dot com
I love your giveaway. I find inspiration in the Stampin' Up blog & website & in magazines.
I find most of my inspiration from craft mags, blogs and fabric in my sewing room. Thanks for the chance to win!!
I find inspiration online, usually from blogs.
Fashion magazines, and blogs. There are some wonderful "unknown" artists out there.
I visit several blogs daily, that's where I find most of inspirations. Thanks for a chance at such a great giveaway.
Kate
I get inspiration from blogs and magazines.
I keep a notebook of mag. ads for color inspiration and use a lot of those "Goodie" catologs for craft ideas. I also visit blogs daily.
I find my inspiration through various message boards, blogs, videos and magazines! I am a newbie in the scrapbooking world so I try to take it all in while trying to develop my personal style.
I love this store. I have purchased from the past and have always been a happy customer...Thanks for a chance at some great blog candy
I am constantly inspired by talented stampers and scrapbookers who post their stuff online. I also like to read blogs from those who do other crafts. Oh, and Etsy can be VERY inspiring.
I find inspiration in visiting stores, reading other blogs, writing my own blog. I love to visit company sites and see ideas from their teams and puruse Michael's for inspiration. Also, Home Goods is a good source for inspiration as well. Great give away and fun way to start the weekend. Thanks! Mary Sara
OH MY GOSH OH MYYYYYYYYYYYY GOSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH that is ONE INSANE GIVEAWAY.. SIGH... inspiration oh I have loads of places mostly blogs and mags I love to daydream and do my own take :)
TGIF!!!
-Ellie
My inspiration is not anything novel.... stamping magazines, ads, and special issues like STAMP IT! magazine, etc. I never copy what I see, but instead use what I see as a jumping off point as to card design, placement of accessories, card size, etc.
Alot of my inspiration comes from SCS, PCP and other Blogs.The other thing that helps is just looking at a paper that I want to use and let it tell me which direction to go in. I have become addicted to paper. There is emotion, texture,color and rolled up into a neat little square!
i find my inspiration on the webside
I find my inspiration in galleries and magazines. But I also love challenges, tell me to create a card with a certain color and I do it! Tell me to create a card...and I get stumped!! :)
Awesome giveaway!
I find inspiration everywhere starting from my demo, Dawn Griffith, to all the blogs I visit and feeds I get to magazine ads, to just sitting in church and receiving a divine idea, kwim?
Thanks,
Gina
I find most of my inspiration online or in catalogs. But I also love fabrics and look for colors and patterns there!
My inspiration comes from blogs and websites like splitcoast. The creativity of others is awe inspiring.
Definitely online blogs for design ideas. The actual subject is always my family! I'd love to do some layouts based on random thoughts too...gotta put that on my list! Great giveaway and website too!
I find inspiration by blog hopping.I have several favorites.
Fantastic giveaway! I love me some Tim Holtz and Ranger products. He has great inspiration. Color is a BIG inspiration for me. Especially bright ones. Also the story can be the inspiration and I love quotes too. Music is another big one for me as well.
I get alot of inspiration from magazines and splitcoaststampers.
Great company, great people, great giveaway~ Thanks! I find inspiration from so many places: blogs, websites, magazines etc. as well as from so many unexpected things like a purse design, book cover, Kleenex box, tv commercial etc. It all fun! Love this craft!
My inspiration comes from magazines....
....Jane
Great giveaway! I'm inspired by all of the fabulous creativity I see on the internet.
I get my inspiration from the Scrapshotz website and various card and scrap magazines. Thanks for the chance of a great prize:)
I find my inspiration everywhere! Blogs, magazines, home stores, clothing stores, and catalogs!
I get inspiration from all kinds of places! My co-conspirators at Scrapbook News + Review and Helmar especially!
Wonderful give away! I get inspired mostly through all the blogs I love to read daily but also through seeing things as I go through my day. Thanks for the great opportunity!
That is a great give away. I find inspiration from other blogs and from different craft magazines.
Gail H.
Booboostamper@aol.com
What a great package of goodies! I'd love to try those inks. Some of my inspiration comes from things I've seen, but a lot of it just comes from thinking about what stamps I have and how I want them to look on paper. Suzi
ok i need this collection of goodies.. desperately! My inspiration often comes with my mood and images I have seen thru blogs and magazines and the newspapers.. or songs.
I find inspiration everywhere. I look through the typical mags, and browse blogs, but usually I find my biggest inspiration in the eyes of my children.
Thank you so much for all of the terrific giveaways.
Blessings~~~ Danielle
thanks so much for all you report! I love getting the emails and learning about all the different things out in the crafting industry. I get most of my inspiration from blogs and magazines.
Oh what a dreamy giveaway! I find inspiration by browsing cardmaking blogs. Or sometimes I spot something out and about and have a brainstorm...but usually it's browsing.
i find inspiration in the mundane. i like to look at things from different angles and in different lights and appreciate the beauty in most things ...(apart from housework)
What a fun prize! Love your reviews! I find most of my inspiration in colorful things all around me and in blogs. They offer so much more freedom and creativity than magazines. :)
With limited funds, I choose to visit blogs rather than subscribe to magazines. Some of my favorites are blogs for stamp companies like Unity, Sweet 'n Sassy, Verve and Papertrey Ink. Their design team blogs are other fantastic places for inspiration!
WOW Amazing prize pack! I love Bad Girls. The women on there are such a huge inspiration for me from the design team right down to the everyday ladies on there. The gallery is amazing to look at. I am in awe everyday when I look at. Simply beautiful and helps get the creative juices flowing. I am so thankful I found that site, it has helped me progress so much.
Oh so fun! Inspiration? My inspiration comes from a ton of different places. I love to visit other people's blogs, flip through crafty mags, and talk stamp with my best friend. Those are just a couple of ways I gain inspiration but the most important source of inspiration comes from God. I often pray for God's help with my DT deadlines.
Thanks for asking!
:-)
I find my inspiration EVERY where!!
The internet, papers and magazines, out in the nature, in movies, music, books and from my scrapping friends offcourse.
O My Gosh!1 Thanx 4 the chance to win such yummy looking candy!
I find inspiriration often times in the clothing designs I purchase for my lil girls!!
Talk about timing being off! I just finished putting in an order with eclectic Paperie for about $40. Then I came over to check out my Blogger Dashboard, Oh well! As for where I get inspiration, lots of places, in old works of art, magazines, blogs - of course, and sometimes from things I may find laying in the street. You know, sometimes when you are out, you happen to look down and find something that catches your interest and you pick it up.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Elaine Allen
This giveaway is pretty inspirational if you ask me. Just seeing all that good stuff makes me want to create -- but -- usually I get lots of inspiration from all the blogs I read daily.
So many places to find inspiration - I really don't have a favorite- just walking thru the local mall or going to Starbucks can be inspiring. BTW, that is one awesome prize package!
I get my inspiration from all around. I especially like looking at catalogs for color combinations. I also love looking at scrapbook paper though I don't scrap. I make notes on combos I like and try to reproduce them in my collages etc.
I love, love eP!!!
I find my inspiration from my 4yr son's art works. His coloring is better than mine. =)
I usually cruise some of my favorite galleries or blogs for a dose of inspiration.
When my friends and I get together on "playdays." We all try new techniques that we've learned.
Thanks for offering the generous gift.
Paper Crafts magazine, Papertrey Ink Design Team, and many "favorite" blogs are the places I find inspiration!
Recent inspiration has come from blogs ....so many great ideas and creative artists! Thanks for offering the great giveaway...enjoy visiting this blog!
WOW what a jackpot! Blogs, magazines, and the normal sources provide most of my inspiration, but lately I've been finding a lot from junk mail, billboards, and newspapers...it's EVERYWHERE! I'm so glad to find out about Eclectic Paperie! What an AWESOME site!
I get inspired by visiting blogs and national geographic magazine - so many amazing photos, colors and cultures.
Wow...awesome giveaway. I find inspiration in the many card sketch blogs to which I subscribe. There are so many talented people out there!
I find my creativity in architectural designs, visiting websites and blogs, Stampin' Up meetings and clubs. Thanks for the great website and contest.
What a giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity.
oooh - NICE blog candy, especially as I just watched a Tim in Paris video - count me in! I've never tried the alcohol inks and would be geeked to try it!
I find my inspiration mainly from blog trolling, mags, and asst'd home decorating cattys.
I get my inspiration by visiting blogs, looking at magazines and from those around me - kids, husband, etc.
Thanks for a great give-away!
Lori G in PA
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Inspiration comes from so many places and things - the color of the lights lighting the Gateway Shopping Plaza, the color of setting clouds after a rain, magazine ads and the myriad of crafts magazines I get.
Kathy Cardon
Woo hoo! Great giveaway! I find most of my inspirations from the blogs I visit and my from Stampin Up demonstrator! Thanks!
I find inspirations from magazines, clothes and just general stuff around the house but also alot from browsing blogs. Being a book lover anyway, Papercrafts, Creative Keepsakes, and all the other magazines out there are all great inspiration (now only to find the time, lol).
Yummy blog candy! I get inspiration mostly from blogs and magazines... TFS!
Awesome give-a-way. I find inspiration by everyday sights; clothing, catalogs or sales flyers like Kohls or Target and of course all the stamping & scrapbooking magazines. Oddly enough, I also find inspiration at the (gasp, lol) hardware store. Love to 're-purpose', lol. Great give-a-way and eclectic Paperie is an awesome store with awesome owners.
Great prize! I love home decor mags. . .always great color combos.
My inspiration comes from mostly from seeing others work on blogs and online communities.
I get my inspiration mostly from online blogs, but also from the supplies I already own. A ribbon, button, or even a beautiful DP will make an idea pop into my head that will inspire me to create!
Lately I have been saving pages from the Crate and Barrel catalogue for color and design inspiration. Thanks for the chance to win!
What a fantastic group of items to share...thank you. My inspiration comes from fabric,love to browse in fabric stores, magazines and blogs.
Wow I LOVE Tim's products!!! I find inspiration on blogs and magazines!
wow what a great prize, I mostly get my inspiration from blog hopping!
Wonderful that you realized a dream!! I'm always looking for unique items!!
Most of my inspiration is on-line these days ... blogs are wonderful places. I also love to go shopping for inspiration ... just wandering around a kids clothing shop gives me fantastic colour and style inspiration ... homeware and gift type shops are also filled with fabulous ideas which I can translate into my craft work.
Great giveaway!! thanks!
I love visiting all the talented designer's blogs for ideas and inspiration. I'm a beginner, so mostly am mostly in awe of the beautiful creations!
Awesome giveaway...and right up my alley - I am totally inspired by Tim Holtz!!!
great giveaway!
i find my inspo everywhere! magazines, online, others pages...who knows!
Inspirations usually come from blogs, magazines and from my LSS.
I find inspiration in mags like Paper craft and Cards, as well as all the great blogs out there. I also find inspiration in magazine adds.
I look to nature for inspiration. The seasonal colors of spring and fall are my favorites.
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