Inspired By #112

I just signed up as a Jamberry consultant and have been having a lot of fun creating collages with some fashion and nail combos.  I decided to use one as some inspiration today.  We are definitely still getting April showers and I am very ready for some May flowers!

How will you be inspired?  colors, spring, flowers, umbrella, fashion...

I pulled out the navy and pink (such a fresh combo) and used the Pen Pals collection by Pink Paislee, along with some MME enamel dots, and a Silhouette cut.

I can't wait to see what you create!

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Inspired By...#106

Can you believe that this photo is a cake?!  I love it.  I warn you, you just might be seeing a few travel inspired photos in the next month as in just over a month my daughter and I leave for Europe (France and London) for a whirlwind school trip!

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How will you be inspired?  travel, colors, banner, cake...

I went with the colors and a travel theme to create my card.  I used the new Now & Then Mildred collection by My Mind's Eye along with a few different Unity Stamps - a couple of SMAK kits and the Eiffel Tower and script stamp are singles that can be purchased.  The Chicken Wire die is from MFT while the butterfly one is from PTI.  I used my Cricut to cut out the tag and Roses (Art Philosophy and Tags, Bags, Boxes and More).  The twine is from Divine Twine.

Can't wait to see what  you create!

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Inspired By...#101

Happy New Year!

I hope everyone had a safe and happy new year.

I am really looking forward to the upcoming year.

With winter in full swing (although I have to say our weather has been pretty awesome here!) I like the warm cozy feel of this photo. Nothing better on a cold winter day than wrapping up with a warm blanket.

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How will you be inspired? layers, stripes, colors, texture...

I went with the colors and the horizontal layering and created a masculine birthday card.  I used my Lost & Found Record It Antique by My Mind's Eye along with some stickers from SRM Stickers (Say it With Stickers and Express Yourself New Years; Sentiment/Happy Birthday) and a My Favorite Things Die.

I am playing along with the Color Q challenge:

I can't wait to see what you create!

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Inspired By...#97

I know, another clothing inspiration. I couldn't resist this one, it is so me that I couldn't wait to create something inspired from it.

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I decided to create a layout in which I pulled out the yellow and blue (loving these 2 colors lately).  I used the Cut & Paste Charm Collection by My Mind's Eye along with the Ooh-La-La stamp set from TAWS and a couple of Silhouette cuts.  I have saved these chipboard clothing tags for awhile and putting them into a little canvas bag helped to create the shopping theme.  Another thing I always save are the little chain links that come on some clothing pieces.

Another thing I always save are the little chain links that come on some clothing pieces.

I used this fun sketch from Audrey.  Not only is Audrey an AMAZING scrapbooker, she creates the most awesome sketches too!

I can't wait to see what you create!

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Inspired By...#93

It is time for another inspiration challenge and this week I chose some halloween colors but it certainly isn't a halloween picture.

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How will you be inspired? colors, camera, number, trio, sketch...

I pulled out the colors and the trio and created a halloween card with the new Happy Haunting collection by My Mind's Eye.  I cut the trio of circles with my Silhouette and the spider with my Chic & Scary cricut cartridge.  The stamp is from CTMH and the twine is The Twinery.

I can't wait to see what you create!

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Inspired By...#91

Well October is Breast Cancer Awareness month so I went with some pink inspiration.  My favorite color is baby pink and I LOVE this photo, baby pink, gray woodgrain and chalkboard what could be better?!

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How will you be inspired? pink, woodgrain, flowers, embossing, shabby, chalkboard...

I was pretty literal with this one.  I used some woodgrain paper from the Cut & Paste Adorbs collection along with some papers and stickers from the Chalkboard Studio collection both by My Mind's Eye.  The sentiment is from the faith, hope, love, live by it by Unity (by the way... Unity has a great sale on their Cancer themed stamps...).  I used my Chicken Wire die from My Favorite Things along with some roses created with my Art Philosopy Cricut cartridge.  The twine is May Arts.

I used this week's Sketchbook Saturday sketch:

I can't wait to see what you create!

Since this is the first challenge I have a prize up for grabs!

The prize is a $25 Gift Certificate to the Unity Stamp Company!!!  

It is no secret how much I love the Unity stamps so I am thrilled to share some Unity goodness with you!

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Inspired By #88

Believe it or not, I iron everyday so when I saw this photo I knew I had to use it as some inspiration!

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How will you be inspired?  stripes? colors? fabric? household...

I love this stamp Squeaky Clean from Paper Smooches.  I used my Cut & Paste Charm by My Mind's Eye which of course I love!  I love all of the Cut & Paste Collections!

I used the sketch from Studio Calico:

I can't wait to see what you do!

Rules for Playing:

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Inspired By...#86

Yay, I am back!  Sorry for the absence.  We had a bit of a rough summer but I seem to back in the crafting groove.  Next week is the start of school for us so I chose this photo as inspiration.

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How will you be inspired?  apples, texture, woodgrain, burlap, leaves, fall, colors....

I went with the apple and created a little back to school plaque for my classroom.  I had purchased this wooden sign at a thrift shop and I just used some of my Chalk Studio paper and Washi Tape from My Mind's Eye.  I had some cork that has been gathering dust so I figured it was time to put it to use.  First I applied the tape then stamped the Apple Stamping stamp by Unity.  I adhered the cork to the paper using my Glue Lines, then stitched it down to make sure it was held well.  Finally I adhered the panel to the wooden plaque using my Glue Lines, applied the SRM Sticker (Express Yourself - High School) and replaced the wire and hooks.  Easy Peesy!

I can't wait to see what you do!

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Inspired By...#83

It is time for another inspiration challenge and I know I always say this, but I love this one.

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How will you be inspired? colors, sketch, crochet, gingham, flowers...

For my project I created this quick and easy card based on the sketch of the pillow and the prints - I always love some gingham (that is my wishing I was a 'farm girl' in a big farm house). I used my Kate & Company Cambridge collection by My Mind's Eye, along with a Wise Word by Jillibean Soup and a Silhouette cut.  Aren't these papers so pretty?

Now I can't wait to see what you create!

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Inspired By...#82

Happy July 4th to all of my American Friends!  I hope that you have a great day!

For today's inspiration, I chose to go with Gold, Blue and White (almost red, white and blue - no?)  Both gold and nautical are trends I am noticing all over blog land so I thought I would incorporate both for the inspiration this week.

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How will you be inspired?  colors, nautical, gold, charms, circles, buttons...

I decided to go with the colors and the nautical theme with my card today.  I combined my Kate & Company Oxford collection by My Mind's Eye with a glitter paper from the Summer Stories by Teresa Collins.  The die cut is with my Silhouette, backed by some Fabric Tape by Love My Tapes.  Finally the sentiment is a sticker from SRM Stickers tied up with a bit of May Arts twine.

Since it is the first challenge of the month I have a prize up for grabs today.  I am just in the middle of purging/organizing my craft room so I am not sure what it will be yet but it will be good ;)

I can't wait to see what you create!

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Inspired By...#79

Welcome to another Inspired By Challenge and I think this week is a fun one.

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There are so many ways to take this inspiration: colors, pennants, text, numbers, wedding, groupings, sketch...endless on this one!

For once I didn't go with the colors ;)  I was inspired by the sketch on this one.  I used my Kate & Co Oxford Collection by My Mind's Eye, a SRM Sticker, some Studio Calico Veneer and finally some Divine Twine.

I can't wait to see what you do!

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Inspired By #20

It is time for another Inspired By challenge.  I have to say, I am loving doing this challenge blog, it is really getting me out of my box and creating things that I may not otherwise have done.  I hope it is doing the same for you!

With Earth day soon upon us I chose this photo as inspiration.

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Maps are ever so popular right now so I can see this inspiration being used for some map projects, or you can use circles, the earth, the colors... 

Once again I dug into my My Mind's Eye Follow Your Heart collection.  Can you tell I LOVE this collection!  I was inspired by the colors but also thought that the title on the chipboard was perfect as well.  "Where ever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine."  My daughter has the whole world ahead of her and I hope that whatever she does, she does it by being herself.  I used my Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge to cut out the pennants and the butterfly tag.  I love this cartridge!  This is also for the My Mind's Eye Challenge - hexagons, and the Simply Create Too challenge - Earth Day

I used this sketch from Sketchabilities:

Now I can't wait to see what you create!

ETA:  My layout was in the Top 3 at 2Peas!

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Inspired By #16

I love this weeks inspiration!  Makes me really want to go on a holiday somewhere!

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Now once again, so many ways to take this inspiration: the purse itself, a city, the colors, buckles... can't wait to see what you do

I went with the colors as well as the sketch (most of the photo is off to one side).  I used my new My Mind's Eye collection - Follow Your Heart - Be Amazing, LOVE this collection, can't wait to use it again!  I have also used 5 different sets of Unity stamps! (March 2011 KOTM, Year-o-graphy banners, Life Becoming, Treasure to Me, Neapolitan Bisque Soup)!   

I am also playing along with the My Mind's Eye sketch challenge:

I can't wait to see what you do!

Rules for Playing:

1. Create a NEW project for this challenge.
2. Be sure to link your blog with a direct link to the post you would like me to visit.
3. Please put a link on your post to this challenge.
4. Create a project with no more than 5 challenges including this challenge.
5. Feel free to use any crafting products you have!