Saturday 8 January 2011

Etsy Inspired Challenge #121 - La Pomme

It's time for another Etsy Inspired ChallengeThis week we are featuring the shop, La Pomme, which sells French country vintage items. 

Now I chose my digi image before choosing the items from the shop so it was an interesting combination trying to work out which images to use for my colours!  As you can see my image is a cartoon monster, which doesn't work that well with the whole French Vintage Country theme lol, but this is what I managed to do...


I took my inspiration from this picture.  The word 'Love' reminded me of my Basic Grey papers with lovey words on,  so I thought this would be a good choice for the image, and I blackened the edges of the mauve paper to bring in a grey hue.

I love everything French as I said a few days ago in my blog award poat, so I really enjoyed looking through the items at La Pomme.  I love this key.  After making the monster card I came up with another idea using this image, but that's for another time!



Pop over and see what the rest of the DT made, lots of inspiration!

Joy Stagg
Kerry Angeles
Rachel  {January Guest DT}
Ruby McGuire (that's me!)
Virginia Lu



Our sponsor for this week's challenge is The Stamp Fairy who will be giving the winner 3 digi images of their choice.  There are some really fun ones to choose from, it took me a while to decide which one to use!

The winner will also win a great prize package from La Pomme, a pack containing vintage music sheets, a vintage tin box and some plush fruits so don't forget to pop on over to the EIC blog for more info.


Deadline for entries is Friday 15th January at noon PST.  If posting to an online gallery please use EIC#121.


37 comments:

  1. Your card came out great & love the colors! Nice job!!!

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  2. Lovely colourful, cheery card Ruby. I love that bear with the black nose and the snail is adorable. Your favourite 12 pieces are fab too, love the heart one. Think my word for the new year should be CALM lol. Happy New Year, Tracy x

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  3. AWESOME post for your first EIC DT card, Ruby!! Love the snail and all your favorites in 2010. What a treat to see! And yes, wish you HAPPY HAPPY 2011!!

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  4. The little snail is adorable. Love your 2010 faves. And I'm really loving your word. "Happy" is a wonderful choice. Happy New Year! :)

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  5. What a fun little birthday card! Welcome to the EIC team! May 2011 bring you much happiness! :)

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  6. So perfect for the inspiration piece! Welcome to the team, looking forward to working with you!

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  7. I am in love with anything in miniature...I just can't get over the size of that snail!!!
    Your card is adorable and I love your look back....my word is 'relax' : ) xx

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  8. Adorable card! Love that little snail!

    I am going to check out the "word" thing... sounds interesting!

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  9. Such a fun card Ruby!!! I might steal your "calm" word LOL! I sure need it at work!!

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  10. Happy New Year!

    Your cards are all darling and you have a great talent!! Keep going!

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  11. ACK----YOU ARE ON THE EIC TEAM! LOOOOOOVE IT! I just added this post to the PDCC folder/link!!

    This is super amazing--love your take on this challenge! LOVE that little snail! SOOOOOOOOO cute:) I don't like slimy animals but this snail--I LOVE IT! Great job on your first post:)

    As for your top ten cards--I LOVE THEM! Wish you could have shared like 100! LOVE LOVE LOVE your stuff:) YOU ROCK! Happy NEW Year to you!!

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  12. Wow- that is a fantastic card!! I am excited to be working with you on the EIC DT!!

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  13. Darling card! I love all those tiny inspirations and agree that the bear is Waaayyyy toooooo cuuuuutee!! I really like your word for 2011. Its completely reflected in your top card choices :)

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  14. What neat ideas - both the word for the year and the favourite cards! Super cute birthday card...love that little snail!!!

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  15. Great post, love to see all your cards through the year, and congrats on your new DT post! Happy New Year! xx

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  16. love your creation Ruby - that snail inspiration is so cute :) - love your favourite cards from last year too. Hoping your happy new year is staying happy!

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  17. Great card - and word!!! Wishing you all of God's blessings and happiness this year!!! I always enjoy and am inspired by your cards!!! I love your best cards of 2010 post also...by the way!! Great stuff!

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  18. Love that you did a retrospect to show us your stuff! What lovely cards they are, too. I'm lovin' the Muffa stuff at the top of the post....you certainly picked up on the whimsical nature of her items! What cute little things she makes, too.

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  19. So fun card Ruby love the heart on the monster!
    une carte rigolote Ruby, j'aime le coeur sur le monstre.
    thanks for playing with us at stampfairy this week
    hugs
    céline
    merci de participer au chalelnge de Stampfairy cette semaine
    bises
    céline

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  20. What a fun CARD! I am a huge fan of that Basic Grey paper and love your card! I'm also very happy that you joined the StampFairy Blog Hop and challenge!!

    Best of wishes on your challenge too!!

    Happy Crafting and THANK YOU!!
    Lis

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  21. Super adorable! You did a great job making it fit! :-) That lil image is adorable! I can see why you picked it!

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  22. LOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE this! I LOVE the papers and how you tied this monster in to the store inspiration! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! You rocked this challenge! Great job, Ruby!! And fab job at so many comments:) HOOOORAY!!! You are a ROCK STAR:)

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  23. What a fun little Valentine! Super cute little monster!

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  24. This gave me such a smile, gorgeous little fun card. Love the torn edges, adds to the fun image. Thanks for joining us this week at StampFairy this week.

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  25. Adorable little monster. Love your card Ruby. The paper you chose is perfect. :)

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  26. Beautiful - love your papers and layout

    Thanks for joining us on Stamp Fairy Challenge :)

    Hugs Jane x

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  27. The little monster is SOOOOO cute and that paper is sooo fun, festive and COLORFUL!!! Beautiful work!

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  28. oh my, this image makes me giggle, I can decide if he wants a hug, has to go to the bathroom, or both ;)

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  29. Oh Ruby, this is so cute and vintage is that possible??? You did a fantastic job with this little guy and the challenge WOW!! Love how you used the black to give it a touch of vintage, and then the heart and gingham ribbon to pull it all together!!

    Fabulous card! Thanks for playing along too with StampFairy challenge!!

    Love it
    Jackie

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  30. Awww this is soooooo cute, love your card, it's really sweet and fun. Thanks too for joining us at StampFairy. Hugs xxx

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  31. Hi Ruby, love the fun card! I just love these cute monsters too! thanks for playing along at Stamp Fairy this week, Samantha :0)

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  32. Such a cute and fun card. Love your choice of papers. Thanks for joining us at StampFairy this week. Hugs, Carissa

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  33. I think the country paper and the little monster work perfectly together! Thanks so much for joining in on our StampFairy Blog Hop.

    Deanne :)

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  34. Hi Ruby -
    If anyone could make that cartoon monster go vintage it would be you! This is great! Love the effect of the torn paper and squiggly heart on the monster's tummy. Thanks for playing with us at StampFairy!
    Hugs,
    Sharon-DT

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  35. What a fabulous fun card that image is such fun and your design is gorgeous thank you for joining us at Stamp Fairy this week.
    hugs
    Lorraine x

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  36. Very cute! I love the colors! Just adorable! And the torn strip looks fabulous!

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  37. Oh my goodness - this is so darn cute. I love the little heart on his belly ... like Sneaches on Beaches - I may have spelled that wrong but remember that book? Star On - Star Off machine!? Adorable just like your card!

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