Thursday, May 30, 2013

Inspired By...#77

Love, love, love these colors!


How will you be inspired? colors, fruit, sketch, paper piercing...

I went with the colors but then I added in the black for a funky retro kind of feel to my layout.  I love these photos I took of my daughter and boyfriend just goofing around one day.  I used the Park Bench collection by Fancy Pants, lots of Unity Stamp sets (mostly SMAK kits) and the Reel Life Die-namics, 3 X 4 Pocket and Stacking Star Die-namics.  The wooden veneer stars and speech bubble are from Studio Calico, the camera clip is from Freckled Fawn and the Washi Tape is from Cute Tape.  Finally, I also used my Suburbia Cricut cartridge to cut out the shoes and silhouette. I love how this layout turned out and I had a lot of fun creating it!


Some close ups, love the first pocket as the stamp goes so well with the photo.



I was inspired by a layout created by Amy Heller but unfortunately I can't find it to link to it, but her blog is so full of inspiration!

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



Saturday, May 25, 2013

Inspired By #75 Winner

I really had a difficult time choosing a winner for the Distressed Still Life challenge.  There were some fabulous entries, including layouts - I love when I see other projects besides just cards.  Thank you everyone for playing along.  In the end I went with this:

( I just love the hearts, washi, the little dots...)


Congratulations Heather!

Now don't forget to play along with the Chevron Travel Inspired Challenge:

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Inspired By...#76

Welcome to another Inspired By Challenge.  Isn't this a fun photo?!

How will you be inspired? travel, chevrons, glasses (trendy right now), colors, purse, the little tag...

I have a special Guest this week and I am so lucky to have her here.  Barb plays along with many of my challenges and always has such fabulous projects to share, be sure to check out her blog!  I love how Barb has incorporated the colors, theme and chevron all into this fun card!  Love the twine too, I always love twine ;)


Thanks so much for playing along Barb!

Now I went with the colors and pulled out the chevron, which is really what caught my eye in the photo.  I used my Teresa Collins Stationary Noted Collection along with a Studio Calico veener piece.  


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





Sunday, May 19, 2013

Inspired By #74 Winner

I have the winner for the Mother's Day Challenge.

(I just love the gorgeous flowers and layering)


Congratulations Jessie!

Now don't forget to play along with the Distressed Still Life Challenge

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Inspired By... #75

I LOVE this inspiration photo and I hope that you do too.  I think that there are so many ways to go with this one.


How will you be inspired? Distressing, colors, stripes, sketch, wood,  monogram...

I pulled out the colors and the distressing and had a lot of fun with my project.  I used my Trend Setter collection by Fancy Pants along with some Studio Calico veneer and mist and finally some Unity stamps (love the new Fashionistas and the companion sentiments!). I used my Cricut to cut out the pocket.


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!



Saturday, May 11, 2013

Inspired By #73 Winner

Once again, thank you everyone for playing along with my challenge.  The winner for the Watercolor Plate Inspired Challenge is:

(I just love the gorgeous flowers and the twine)

Congratulations Macarena!
Contact me and I will get you prize mailed out to you.

Now don't forget to play along with the Mother's Day Inspired Challenge.



Thursday, May 9, 2013

Inspired By...#74

In honor of Mother's Day I have this inspiration for you today.

How will you be inspired?  For mom, colors, sketch, journaling...

I created an altered acrylic frame that would be perfect for a little one to fill out and then any mom would love to have sitting on a desk.   I used the Family Ties Collection.  I used my Glue Lines to adhere the pieces before sewing then once again to adhere it to the acrylic frame.


I am playing along at The Paper Players this week:

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!






Sunday, May 5, 2013

Inspired By #72 Winner

Thank you for the beautiful entries for the Chalkboard Inspired Challenge.  The winner this week is:

(I just love those flowers)


Congratulations Kim!

Now don't forget to play along in the Floral Plate Inspired Challenge as there is a prize up for grabs this week.




Thursday, May 2, 2013

Inspired By # 73

Happy May! Let's hope all those April showers (or snow for some of you) does bring May flowers.  With that in mind, here is the inspiration for this week:


How will you be inspired?  Circle shape, water-colour, flowers, colors,...

I was inspired by the colors and the flowers.  I used my Little Bo Peep collection by Crate Paper, along with some Woven Burlap ribbon by May Arts and a wood speech bubble by Freckled Fawn.


I can't wait to see what you do!

Now being the first challenge of the month there will be a prize up for grabs.  I am writing this post while away and I forgot to take a photo, but the prize will be some Hampton Arts stamps.  I will add the photo when I get home.

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!