Inspired By #42 Winner

I loved the fall entries I had for the latest challenge.  Once again it was hard to choose a winner but I decided on this one:

Tina Hale

(I am a sucker for pumpkins and I love the different patterns on this one)

Congratulations Tina!

Now don't forget to play along with the Acorn Inspired Challenge.

Inspired By...#43

Well fall is in full swing and I am so happy because we have been having such gorgeous fall weather, I hope it continues!  The inspiration I have for you today is something that really caught my eye and said fall to me.

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Now where will you go with this one? texture, acorn, fall, CAS, the neutral color pallette?  Can't wait to see.

I pulled out the acorn and went with the CAS look.  I used the acorn from a Paper Smooches Falling for You set and the sentiment is from a Technique Tuesday set.  The paper is Bella Blvd.  It is hard to tell in the photo but I also picked up the texture of the napkin by using textured cardstock.

I can't wait to see what you do!

Rules for Playing:

Create a NEW project for this challenge.

Be sure to link your blog with a direct link to the post you would like me to visit.

Please put a link on your post to this challenge.

Create a project with no more than 5 challenges including this challenge.

Feel free to use any crafting products you have!

Inspired By...#41 Winner

I have the winner for the Blueberry Salad inspiration challenge and it is.

Debra M

(it is CAS and just so pretty, love the background)

Congratulations Debra!  

Now be sure to play along with the Harvest Inspired Challenge.

Inspired By...#42

I really love this inspiration photo, it just makes me happy.  I would love to live somewhere that I could have this as a decoration in my yard - a nice country farmhouse...

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So many elements in this photo: fall, pumpkins, leaves, distressing, the truck, numbers, signage, the colors...

This week I have a special guest!  Lauren plays along in so many of my challenges and she has the most wonderful projects!  I am so happy that she is joining me this week.  Now you must  visit Lauren's blog you won't be disappointed!

I love the creation Lauren has for us today, look at those pumpkins!

Thank you for joining me today Lauren.

For my project I dug into my Echo Park Chillingsworth Manor collection and went with the whole feel of the photo.  I have used some May Arts Net Ribbon, my much loved Woven Burlap ribbon and some Jute twine.  

Now I can't wait to see what you do with this photo inspiration!

Rules for Playing:

Create a NEW project for this challenge.

Be sure to link your blog with a direct link to the post you would like me to visit.

Please put a link on your post to this challenge.

Create a project with no more than 5 challenges including this challenge.

Feel free to use any crafting products you have!

Inspired By #40 Winner

Now I have the winner of the Inspired By #40 challenge.  There were so many fabulous entries, I really had a difficult time choosing one winner!  I do have to post a reminder though, in order to be in the running for a chance at the prize the challenge can only be linked to a maximum of 5 challenges including this one.

Elle

(what an amazing amount of detail in this project!)

Congratulations Elle! Contact me for to claim your prize.

Now this week I also had a random winner for a $10 Gift Certificate from Jessica Sprague and that winner is:

Tina Hale!  

Congratularions Tina... be sure to contact me for your prize.

Now don't forget to play along in this week's Blueberry Inspired Challenge.

Inspired By #39 Winner

Uhm, yeah... I can't believe I completely forgot to post the winner of my Inspired By #39 challenge!  So sorry!

Piali

(love the pencil, and the little clip)

Congratulations Piali!

Inspired By #41

I know we are almost into fall, but we are still able to buy fresh local blueberries here so this Pinterest photo really caught my eye.

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Ways to interpret this challenge: circle elements, food, the sketch, the colors, a distressed painted background...

I was drawn to the colors and I immediately thought of my Varsity collection by Jenni Bowlin, available at Jessica Sprague.  I made an 'officey' style card along with some matching bulldog clips.  I cut the tie and the letters with my cricut (Wrap it Up and Plantin Schoolbook).  The sentiment stamp is from PTI and the stickers are from Jillibean Soup.

I can't wait to see what you do!

Rules for Playing:

Create a NEW project for this challenge.

Be sure to link your blog with a direct link to the post you would like me to visit.

Please put a link on your post to this challenge.

Create a project with no more than 5 challenges including this challenge.

Feel free to use any crafting products you have!

Inspired By #40

Well now I am back at it in the classroom.  I certainly did not get everything done in the summer as I had planned... when you are gone it is pretty hard to keep up around the house - oh well, a lot of fun was had.  Anyhow with the start of school, I am now ready for fall.  

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How will this inspire you? strips of paper, tweed, texture, fall, the colors...

I went with the theme of fall and tried to pull the colors and texture of the inspiration photo.  I used the Autumn Afternoon Collection by Lori Whitlock, available at Jessica Sprague.  I also used some May Arts Woven Burlap ribbon, which was too 'neat' for me so I stretched it and made it more rough.  I also wrapped and tied some May Arts Jute twine.  The May Arts items are available at the Ribbon Carousel.  I used the sketch from My Sketch World, but I can not seem to find it to link to it.

It is the first challenge of the month so I have a prize up for grabs.  A few fall themed items from SEI and Maya Road.

There will also be a random winner this week as well and that person will win a $10 Gift Certificate from Jessica Sprague, so be sure to join in on the fun!

Rules for Playing:

Create a NEW project for this challenge.

Be sure to link your blog with a direct link to the post you would like me to visit.

Please put a link on your post to this challenge.

Create a project with no more than 5 challenges including this challenge.

Feel free to use any crafting products you have!

Inspired By #38 Winner(s)

Well I really loved the projects for the last 'apple themed' challenge.   In fact I really had a tough time narrowing it down to one winner so for this week I am sharing two projects that really caught my eye - I think being a grade one teacher I am a sucker for that 'primary print' and interlines ;)

Jody

(what a great idea, cute project)

Sarah

(love the plaid apples)

Congratulations ladies! 

Now be sure to play along with the Pencil Crayon inspired challenge.