Inspired By...#119

Welcome to this week's Inspired By Challenge.  With Canada Day coming up on July 1st I was inspired by red this week.

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How will you be inspired?  vintage, checks, gingham, colors, kitchen...

I went with the vintage feel and the colors and patterns to create this fun thank you card.  Now I am all ready for anyone who hosts a Canada Day party!  I used the Americana and Basics collections by Pebbles, along with some Papertrey Ink stamps and dies.  The lace edge on the 'tablecloth' is from an old hankie.  In order to paper piece the jar and strawberries, I used my Xyron 150.  To hold the straw and clip in place I used some of my Xyron Adhesive dots and finally, for the large pieces, a strip from my Xyron Mega Runner before sewing.

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!

Just a note.  From here on I will not be choosing winners.  I always have a difficult time deciding which project is the best one.  They are always just wonderful and everyone who plays along deserves a shout out.  Play along if you are inspired and I would love to see what you create!

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Inspired By #118

Time for another Inspiration Challenge.  I have been wanting to use this one for awhile.  What a fun crib!

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How will you be inspired? woodgrain, stars, moon, color, baby...

I was pretty literal with this one.  I used the Special Delivery Boy with woodgrain paper from the Lakeside collection both by Pebbles.  I cut the moon and large star with my Silhouette.  The stamp is from Technique Tuesday.   

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!

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Inspired By #116 Winner

Thank you once again for playing along with my challenges.  I do enjoy seeing everyone's take on the inspiration.  The winner from the Texty Tea Inspiration is:

Annette Allen

(I love her layering and stitching)

Congratulations Annette!

Be sure to come back tomorrow for a new challenge.

Inspired By...#117

Isn't this a pretty room?  Love the soft feel and all the different prints.

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How will you be inspired?  colors, polka dots, flowers, quilt...

I pulled out the colors and mixed different patterns by using the You Are My Happy collection by Teresa Collins.  I thought they were perfect for the inspiration.  I used a butterfly die from MFT as well.

Of course I used my Xyron Mega Runner and Adhesive dots to adhere the papers before stitching.

I was inspired by this sketch at Techno Stamper:

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Inspired By #116

I have never been a coffee drinker and have always liked tea.  Lately I have really been enjoying some of the fabulous flavors of loose leaf tea so I chose this photo as Inspiration this week:

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How will you be inspired? text, tea, graphic, colors, sketch...

I went with a tea them and used my Flea Market collection by Crate Paper along with a PTI stamp and a Silhouette Cut File.  Most of my friends are tea drinkers like me so I know this will come in handy one day.

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!

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Inspired By #115 Winner

I have a winner for the French Country Collage Inspired Challenge.

Crystal Aramis

(love the woodgrain and the beautiful flowers!)

Congratulations Crystal!

Come back tomorrow to see my new Inspiration.

Inspired By...#115

I love spring and I love, love, love lilacs!  The lilacs a blooming in abundance around here so I chose this photo as my inspiration today. (Love this photo too, wish it was my garden!)

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How will you be inspired?  bike, flowers, colors, spring..

I went with the colors and used the Black & White collection by Glitz to create this fun encouragement card.  Kind of an inspiration for myself since I just joined on as a Jamberry consultant (which I am loving!).  The scribbles are cut with my Silhouette.

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!

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Inspired By #114 Winner

Thank you for playing along with my Mother's Day Inspiration Challenge.  The winner is:  

Crafting Vicky

Congratulations Vicky!

Now be sure to come back tomorrow for the next challenge!

Inspired By... #114

Hi everyone, welcome to another Inspired By Challenge.  This week I decided to take some inspiration from a mom themed image. I love the quote!

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How will you be inspired?  mother's day, birds, quote, sketch, colors, text...

I decided to pick up on the Mother's Day theme and the birds.  I used my Garden Party collection by Pebbles along with a die cut from Silhouette and some Divine Twine.

I am playing along with this week's Color Q challenge:

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!

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Inspired By #112 Winner

Love the wonderful entries for the April Showers challenge!  Thank you everyone!  The winner is:

Lisa Sumpter

(love the boot!)

Congratulations Lisa!

Now come back tomorrow for the new challenge!

Inspired By... #113

Well I sure to hope we are done with some rain for awhile!  I am ready for some May flowers!  

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How will you be inspired?  flowers, colors, sketch, vase...

I picked out the colors and the flowers and used my Save the Date collection by Teresa Collins to create my card.

I can't wait to see what you will 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!

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Inspired By #111 Winner

The winner from the Earth Day challenge is:

Bori

(love the cardboard)

Congratulations!

You still have a bit of time left to play along with the Singing in the Rain challenge:

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!

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!

Pink Paislee Pen Pals Ephemera Pack for Scrapbooking

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Inspired By #110 Winner

I have the winner for the Shabby Chic Bunny challenge:

Marina

Congratulations Marina!

Inspired By #111

With earth day coming up on April 22nd I went with an Earth Day themed inspiration photo:

How will you be inspired?  colors, pop, recycling, Earth Day, sketch, beverage, large title...

I went with the sketch and created this layout of my daughter passing her learner's test, yay!  I used the Sightseeing Stew collection by Jillibean Soup, along with a Tim Holtz stamp set, a Silhouette cut and the key is cut with my Cricut.

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!

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Inspired By #109 Winner

Here we go with the winner from my Chic Umbrella challenge:

Cammy

(I just love the image and the paper piecing)

Congratulations Cammy!

Please email me and I will get your prize to you!

Don't forget to play along with the 

Cottage Styled Bunny Challenge:

Inspired By #110

With Easter coming up I decided to go with a bunny inspiration.  Aren't these guys cute!

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How will you be inspired?  bunnies, floral, shabby chic, cottage, gingham, colors... so many ways to take this inspiration.

I used my Vintage Bliss collection by Simple Stories to create a fun spring card.  I used a Silhouette file, a Technique Tuesday stamp and some Twinery Twine.

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!

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Inspired By #109

I am back!  What a busy month March was!  My daughter and I had a great time in Europe, it was a jam packed 10 days of touring. We loved to visit the big cities of Paris and London but both of us are small town girls at heart and much prefered the smaller towns of Normandy!

Anyhow onto the new challenge.   I went with an April showers theme because I loved this umbrella when I saw it!

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How will you be inspired?  Umbrella, spring, rain, stripes, bow, colors...

I went with the colors and girlie feel of the umbrella and created this card with the new All Dolled Up collection by Glitz.  A CAS card for me, limited layering and no stitching!  That doesn't happen often, LOL

I was inspired by this week's sketch at Sweet Sunday:

I am also playing along at Naughty or Nice:

Now being the first challenge of the month I have a prize up for grabs!  This week you are playing for a 

$10 gift certificate to Elle's Studio!  

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!

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On Vacation

I am sorry to have MIA lately.  A lot of family stuff mixed with trying to get report cards done and getting ready for a vacation.  My youngest daughter and I are heading to Europe for 10 days!!!  We leave on March 14th and get back on the 24th.  I can't wait!  

I will be taking a break from the challenges until April as I will be gone and then when I get back will be trying to get into the groove again!  

Again sorry, but once April comes around, I should be good to go!

Inspired By #108 Winner

Finally I have the winner for the Print Inspiration Challenge:

Torico

(I love the graphic feel of it)

Congratulations Torico!

Now I do hope to get back on track this week...

Inspired By #107 Winner

The winner for the Heart Dress Challenge is:

Maria B

(I like the bit of splatter)

Congratulations Maria!

Inspired By #106 Winner

I have a few winners to announce.  So sorry, there has been so much going on lately and I do hope things settle down soon!  The winner from the Paris Cake challenge is:

Lenas Loken

(I really like the banner and flowers)

Congratulations Lena!

Inspired By...#108

Another travel themed inspiration as I am counting down the days until I leave for Europe (22 days!).  Can't wait to see the real London buses!

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How will you be inspired? cityscape, colors, vehicles, travel...

I pulled out the colors and used the Jenni Bowlin Photo Freedom collection by Echo Park, along with a Unity SMAK kit (You can do anything) along with a PTI die.

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!

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