Last October I helped create a wonderful new team on Etsy! It is by for my most favorite team! We are all so active and supportive, it's my favorite place on Etsy :)
One of our requirements is to participate in 6 monthly challenges for the year. January's challenge is brought to us by Deb of storybeader. She gave us the theme of New Techniques: "To start off the Challenges for the new Blogging Business Artisans (BBA) team, I want to make this affirmation: we are all super busy and creative Etsy members. We are always finding new projects we want to try but stress about where to find the time. This challenge is set aside that time to work on and complete a new technique that you admire. It can be within your field of expertise, but doesn't have to be."
I've been wanting to try a new style of engraved wood album for quite a while now and this was the kick in the pants I needed to get started on them!
Most of my wood items are made of red alder wood. But these are made of maple and they are color lacquered on both sides giving them a fun twist to my other albums. I also wanted to use photo sleeves instead of photo corners on cardstock. This meant designing all new files and making the covers fit the photo sleeves.
I bought both light pink and light blue thinking these would be perfect for baby books! I'm dying to buy other colors to try new styles now!!! Find these in my shop!
I love your new photo albums! The pink is so cute and I look forward to seeing what the light blue looks like. Your design is great as well, it's the perfect baby book.
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Everyday Inspired
Beautiful! I love the new design. I hope they sell really well.
ReplyDeleteI really like your photo albums - adding color will be very versatile. It's great to have a challenge inspire you to do something new.
ReplyDeleteYour new album in pink looks fabulous! What a cute engraving too!
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thanks,
Duni
That sounds like a great team. How fun to try a new technique. These look great!
ReplyDeleteFantastic baby book!!
ReplyDeleteHmm, I might have to check out this team! It sounds like a great place.
ReplyDeleteThat's a cute album, too! Definitely bring those to that wedding expo if you decide to do it.
Edi, these are wonderful!! I keep wondering how long you are going to be able to be on the team/on etsy--you are growing:)I am going to have to see you in a shop one day!!
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It’s a Wrap Link Party at Artful Rising
This is really cool! It should be a wonderful seller!
ReplyDeleteYour new albums are awesome! This will be a great new option for your shop. I love the baby themes and colors and know that customers will have lots of creative ideas for customization, too.
ReplyDeleteThose are so great Edi! I think they'll be very popular for many events! I agree with Erika, it's only a matter of time before you are EVERYWHERE! :)
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I just found you through the Etsy Blog Team!
ReplyDeleteWow...I really loved how that one turned out! You're right, this was the perfect challenge to start us off- gave many of us a good kick in the pants to start something we've been wanting to add to our shop!! Glad yours was so successful!
ReplyDeleteThose are really cool! What a great idea =)
ReplyDeleteWow! This style of book is stunning! I imagine it will do well in your shop. Perfect for this challenge!
ReplyDeleteEdi -- love, love, love the new style album! So sweet for a baby album, and I'm sure you (and your customers) will think up lots of designs for them! Great challenge project!
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