Q: What Inspires YOU?

I haven't posted in some time because I have been out of town visiting those who inspire me: my family. I have returned rested, refreshed and brimming with new creative imaginings!

Now, to get back on my blogging track, here are five etsy sellers telling of what inspires them.

Q: What inspires YOU?

A: I'm inspired by color, texture and waste. I love the colors and textures of all fabrics and yarn. I am amazed at the waste of textiles, fabric and yarn. I'm constantly thinking of ways to recycle good fabric and yarn into other items. Black Cat Boutique

A: All of nature!!! I love flowers and leaves and all the colors of every season. Then I make flowers because I can't grow them. Zuda Gay

A: I'm inspired by nature and my pets!I also am inspired by seeing other artists latest pieces.....that makes me want to head off to the studio. Karen Demarte Art

A: A beautiful color. Something that is deep, has varied tones. A hue that conjures an emotion, a place, a time. A color that inspires me to create something that uses the color or captures the emotion it evokes. Elegant Musings

A: I am inspired by so many things, but most seem to relate back to color. I love to go to a yarn or fabric shop and stand in front of the selection and soak in the creativity. I am inspired by colorful sunsets, flowers, and paintings or photographs. I love the pink palette. I call colors in the pink family my "power colors" and I think everyone has that range of colors that stirs their creative side. Gwendolyn's Gifts

Q: What Inspires YOU?

The diversity of creative work on Etsy is just incredible! I can spend hours and hours browsing and hearting items and shops. Often I come across an item or shop and wonder... "now what inspired that?" Here are 10 more Etsians answering just that: "What inspires you?"


Q: What Inspires YOU?

A: The expression of wonder on a little girl's face when she receives a pretty gift just for her! I have the cutest pic of such a moment and I'm going to blow it up poster-size and hang it in my office. PBDesign (Work pictured at right.)

A: I am inspired by urban (and not so urban) wildlife and Japanese textiles. I just love the Japanese fabrics. Also I am generally inspired by just sitting down and taking a look at the huge piles of fabrics piled in my "studio". And friends, books, music, moods, and food. Idealbunny

A: Everything inspires me. If I had to pick a favorite I'd say the beauty and cultures of Asia. Dharma Designs


A: I am inspired by the sheer joy of creating and all the wonderful rewards it gives me:using my hands,heart and imagination and the priceless feeling I get when I get happy responses from people receiving my creations! Beenadolls


A: Have a look at my shop. It is to raise funds for an arts school bursary in memory of my daughter Brynn. Info. in store announcement and profile. Brynnalex (Work pictured at right.)


A: My soaps are inspired by food, mainly desserts. I love the colors and smells. Sprinkled toppings, drizzled sauces make me wobbly at the knees......YUMMMMM! Morgan Street

A: The thing that inspires me the most are children and nature...there is so much innocents in both... Bonghi Vestiti

A: Japan...yes I think Japan. Terryann



A: Nature is my inspiration. It's obvious in my photography but I love the organic lines in my jewelry too. Wire Tree (Work pictured at right.)

A: When it comes to my Darklings, it's the wounded, dark part of me, and that I see in others, that inspires me most. I think I need to find the light in darkness and the happy kid in a wounded soul. Each of them has a bright spirit all their own when they're done. That's when I know who they are and what to name them. Gypsycaster


In appreciation, all 10 participating Etsians may take 10% off of any keepsake in my shop (http://www.binspiredboutique.etsy.com/)! That includes my Custom Photo Crazy Quilt (pictured below)! Check back next Monday for 10 more sellers (and 10 more inspirations)!