Wednesday, September 15, 2010

inspired ideas...


Do you know how you feel when you are sure that you are giving someone a really wonderful present...one that is going to make them squeal (and possibly even wet their pants) in excitement.

And you sit there trying not to scream "Open it!"

Come on...Open it!

(click on the image above...and I really hope you like it)
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66 comments:

Anonymous said...

Very cool! I cannot wait to make the Cat treat bag with my youngest son, who will find a way to make a skull one...his favorite Halloween creature. Oh some great things for gifts! thanks for sharing!

Shelly

Piper said...

Oh Dear Amy!
You are lovely and talented beyond words. It is just amazing! Thank you for allowing me to take part!

eeeeeeeee!!!! I'm so excited too!

Rosemary P. said...

Thank you! It is gorgeous and I can't wait to try everything out! Your efforts are beautiful!

Doreen said...

FANTASTIC!!!!! It's just gorgeous! Love it! My Mom and I are drooling over the projects - can't wait to get started! Off to etsy to find cotton ric rack!!!

Heather - Speckled Egg said...

You, my friend, are AMAZING!!!! I did squeal with delight when I opened this. Thank you so much for sharing your gifts with us!
xo
Heather

Amy M. said...

I can't decide what project to tackle first!!! I'm thinking the ABC learning toy will be my homemade Christmas gift for Noodlebug this year.

After everything that has happened in your life over the last few years, it warms my hear to see the words "my son Alfredo" in your ezine.

This is a beautiful publication. Can't wait for the next issue!!!

-Amy
Crafting by Candlelight

steviewren said...

Thanks for the gift! It's so me.

I am inspired to make a embroidery sampler using fabrics I've saved since my daughter was little. She's a mother herself now.

Lorrie said...

Amy, it's just so charming and wonderful - a true reflection of the style I see on your blog.

Kimberly Jones said...

Amy, it's fabulous!! I absolutely love Inspired Ideas, and I can't wait to share it with everyone I know! It is a very special present!Thanks for sharing it with us!

melissa said...

This is so wonderful...such a treat to see. Thanks so much. :)

LindaSonia said...

I squeaked when I opened your present. As usual, you are awesome. Love this a lot!! LindaSonia

Ginny O said...

I love it! So many cute and beautiful projects. You are so generous to share your creativity. Thank you.

Leonie said...

Wow Thank you this is amazing.

Molly said...

I can't get it to open. Am I clicking something wrong? I want to see your beautiful magazine, the cover picture has me drooling :) ~ molly p

bluemuf said...

This is such a wonderful magazine full of all sorts of inspiration. I really like it.

Karen

Waterfall said...

I am so proud of you, my talented, creative friend!

Debbi Thinks Deep said...

So THIS is what you've been up to! Congratulations! It's totally wonderful! You have done a good thing!

Evelyn said...

Oh My GOSH! Amy, it is WONDERFUL! What a beautiful ezine. I LOVE it.

Anonymous said...

Love it! I just shared it with my readers. What a generous person you are!

One Crafty Mumma said...

It's just beautiful Amy :) So many yummy ideas. I'll pass it onto my readers this morning.
Thankyou :)

Jennifer W. said...

Feeling very *inspired* at the moment - everything is so adorable!!

jknapp00 said...

Well, I did squeal...every time I flipped a page! I LOVE it! I wish I had a paper version so I could hug it even! Now I just have to figure out which project to make first...

laurie -magpie ethel said...

Super! Great! Amazing! Loved flipping thru the bright colored pages and images. Looking forward to the Christmas issue...love that holiday!

Heather ~Pretty Petals said...

Amy, this is just GORGEOUS!! I love all of the projects, and the colors... and everything is just perfect!!

xoxoxo

natalea said...

Amy, you are seriously incredible! this was just so fantastic! awesome job my friend! xo natalea

miss lynn said...

AMY!
OH.MY.GOSH!!!
THIS IS
AMAZING!!!!!
I AM SMILING
SO BIG AND LOUD
THAT I HAVE TO
TYPE EVERYTHING
IN CAPS!
THIS IS TOTALLY
INSPIRING, AND LOVELY
AND...I AM DYING
TO READ IT AGAIN!!!!
BLESSINGS, DEAR AMY!
miss lynn

Providence Handmade said...

Oh, my heavenly DAYS!!! This is wonderful!! I am SO, SO impressed - you are one talented lady and such an inspiration! I devoured it so quickly and can't wait to back and slooooly browse through!! The Halloween sampler is first on my list, followed by the ABC set!! Wonderful job. :)

Anonymous said...

Beautiful!

Kris and Evie said...

Perfection and inspiration!! Thank you, Kris

Jill said...

Congratulations on a fabulous e-magazine!! It's so wonderful and fun. I can't wait to try out that coloring technique for embroidery. I have the perfect project for it!
Thanks so much for all the wonderful inspiration!
Hugs,
Jill

vivian said...

Amy! You just rock my friend! this is so awesome. I knew it was going to be good, but I didnt know how good! I'm so excited to see the next one! but I'll keep looking at this one for awhile! congrats and hugs!!!!
vivian

Elyse said...

wow.

i have always been smitten by your design but holy moly, this is a beautifully laid-out publication.

really beautiful. warmest congrats!

xo
elyse

pam said...

hi amy! i lurrrrvvveeee it! delicious. xop

Unknown said...

Oh my! there were butterflies of anticipation each time i turned the page. Absolutely beautiful, amazing, inspiring... I want to try and make it all!! Thank you so much!! I feel all happy.... :)

Anonymous said...

Oh my goodness I love this little magazine!! I am loving the rick rack flowers and would love to find some of that great two toned rick rac that was used!!!

Thank you for sharing such sweet things with us today!

bee blessed
mary

Karin said...

I LOVE it!! What a beautiful publication.

Anonymous said...

Talk about EYE CANDY! Amy...this is above and beyond!

GREAT JOB!

Unknown said...

this is so FANTASTICAL! I love it so much. Just makes my heart giddy!
Congrats on such a beautiful creation!

Heather said...

Congratulations! What an adorable and information packed little magazine! I love it!! I am very happy for you and quite tickled that you are "my" big sis for Silver Bella!! What an inspiration you are!

SusannaT said...

Oh how I have missed this.
You just made my rainy morning so cozy.
Thank You.

Now if I could just stay home and craft, but alas.. those 1st graders have a need for me..

marie said...

It's beautiful - totally beautiful. I smiled and giggled all the way through.
Thank you and thanks to all those who contributed!

Rick rack flowers here I come!

Sonja said...

Splendiferous! LOVE it. Thank you SO much. Excellent job.

Heather Simpson-Bluhm said...

LOVE! Beautiful! Yay!! Thank you..

Sian said...

It's absolutely beautiful.

Lisa said...

For us? You're so sweet! What a treasure to find this morning! I can't wait to get started on a project . . .

Georgia Peachez said...

Very nice! I'm looking foward to the next issue, christmas crafting is my favorite :->
suzy

cupcake studio said...

Oh my word...it's stunning!!! What a gift!!!

pinkroses said...

Fabulous work Amy...just GORGEOUS!
xo suzanne

Anonymous said...

*squeal* Thank you so much! Absolutely gorgeous inspirations!

Terri said...

Wow great online magazine! My favorite ... ric rac flowers. Can't even wait to go make one. Found you through bedifferentactnormal.com

Unknown said...

So much inspiration! Put together so wonderfully and beautifully done. Thanks...

Jill said...

OH my goodness!!! I did *squeal* in delight!!! everything looks just amazing!! so inspiring!!
Thank you for sharing your incredible talents!!
Many Blessings!
Jill

Anonymous said...

on my goodness!!! what a gorgeous magazine! cant believe you are offering this for free!

thank so much!!
lnn

Jenny said...

Simply beautiful. I love it. Great job! Can't wait to see the next one now!

Amy in Texas said...

Oh my!! This is fabulous! Thank you, thank you, Amy for the inspiration!!!

Beth Leintz said...

Amy- this is just wonderful, great projects, great pictures and just full of inspiration- what an incredible gift to all your blog readers!

AmyWathen said...

Amy I just LOVE it. the magazine is so bright and happy and pretty! I am dying to make a sampler similar to yours and I got the fabric today. I am hoping to get my supplies gathered up so once the cool weather sets in i will have a TV time project to keep me warm. Thanks for all of your wonderful inspiration.

Unknown said...

i was just blog hopping for 30 minutes before I picked up my son and found your inspire e magazine.. I am so in love.... especially the halloween... so how can I get a copy??? eatmywords40@yahoo.com
I am from
http://nf1andpre-kwhisper.blogspot.com
1 Wasabi Mommy

Patty said...

OMG, I can't believe this is free! Your magazine is gorgeous. I was just drooling over the photos. Now I want to run off and make the cat bag. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!!

Oriel said...

As the title suggests - Inspired Ideas - so looking forward to making some of the projects.

katie said...

I love this! so freaking inspiring! seriously. :)

Charmed Life said...

Beautiful creations as always Amy! You are such a talented girl. I'm proud of you!

Hugs,
Melissa

Sue (Vintage Rescue) said...

Amy, this is a wonderful magazine. I'm not much of a crafter, but love love love what you're doing. And the design is fabulous! I think I saw you at the Big Flea yesterday, but by the time I figured out where I knew you from, it was too late! Can't wait to see all the upcoming issues; especially when you get a print deal! XOX

pink23 said...

once again, i am swooning... i am in awe of you my friend. this is so precious, adorable and loving, just like you.

be your original best said...

amy... the "inspired ideas" is divine. just beautiful! you have inspired ME so much over the years..inspireCo., your darling webshop, your attention to detail, your blog (i think you taugh me what a "blog" was!) thank you for continuing to share.. thank you!
in happiness...Shell

laina kay said...

A little late to the party but I'm loving the new magazine. So cheerful and lots of great ideas. I'm posting it over at my blog today. Thanks Amy! Gotta share the pretty...