Inspired by... bring in the new year

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I hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas with family. Looking forward to the new year what about you? To get us into the spirit I thought this photo worked well.

How are you inspired? Drinks? trio? colors? theme?

A few of the DT are taking a break but will be back with more creations in the new year. But we do have some inspiration for you.

Claire Broadwater

Laurel Seabrook

LeAnne Pugliese

Taking a wee break too!!  I'll be back soon, Merry Christmas!

Michele Ferguson

Taking a Christmas break!  xx to all, and Happy holidays!

Now we would love to see what you have for us!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

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Inspired By... painted pine cones

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I'm sure most of you have your Christmas projects all made already so I chose something that can transition into winter or would fit a Christmas theme if you wanted. 

How are you inspired? colors? pinecones? texture? pattern?

Check out how the design team was inspired:

Michele Ferguson

Claire Broadwater

Danni Reid

LeAnne Pugliese

Laurel Seabrook

Tenia Nelson

Now let's see what you create:

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Inspired By... ladder decor

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This photo really grabbed my eye. I love the simplicity but also the colors and of course... farmhouse style always gets me.

How are you inspired? colors? theme? snowflake? ladder? cluster? bells?

Check out how the design team was inspired:

Michele Ferguson



Claire Broadwater

LeAnne Pugliese

Laurel Seabrook

Tenia Nelson

Now let's see how you are inspired:

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Winner post

Getting caught up around here. I have some winners to post.

First up, the winner of Inspired By... garlands

Bonnie

I love the embossing, and the beautiful die cutting.

Congratulations Bonnie!

Winner of the Inspired by... Christmas Welcome:

DJ

A lovely collage of elements. Loving the ribbon and twine.

Congratulations!

Winner of Inspired By... pink Christmas

Jeanie

So beautifully done. I love the sequins and the subtle pink.

Congratulations!

Be sure to grab your badges.

And now the random winner of the stamp set:

Cat

Congratulations Cat!

Be sure to email me at: laurelseabrook@shaw.ca with your mailing address!

Now don't forget to play along with this week's challenge

Inspired By... Christmas hoops

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Well, happy December! I love this time of year, what about you?

I love the simplicity of the inspiration yet it can be taken so many ways. Circles? Theme? Colors? Deer? Patterns? Greenery?....

Check out how the design team were inspired:

Michele Ferguson

Danni Reid

LeAnne Pugliese

Claire Broadwater

Lisa Henke

Laurel Seabrook

Tenia Nelson

Now we would love to see what you create:

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Inspired By.. pink Christmas

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Well... since it is my birthday and Christmas is just around the corner I combined my 2 favorites... pink and Christmas. Isn't this a pretty photo?

How are you inspired? pink? kraft? stars? embossing? gifts? theme?..... so many ways to take this.

Check out what the design team have created for you:

Claire Broadwater

Michele Ferguson

Danni Reid

LeAnne Pugliese

Kelly Lunceford

Laurel Seabrook

Now I have decided to offer up a prize this week. One lucky participant will win this gorgeous stamp set from CTMH

Now we would love to see your take on the inspiraton

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

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Inspired By.... Christmas welcome

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(if you like this link be sure also to check out this article, soooo many GREAT ideas!!!)

Hey everyone, we're getting into the spirit of Christmas around here.... as cardmakers I know we have to create them ahead of time. Isn't this a fun entrance way? So many fun things to look at and so many ways to take the inspiration and it doesn't have to be Christmassy at all.

How are you inspired? Christmas? balls? patterns? deer? colors? winter?

Check out how the design team were inspired:

Danni Reid

Claire Broadwater

Michele Ferguson

Laurel Seabrook

LeAnne Pugliese

Kelly Lunceford

Lisa Henke

Tenia Nelson

Now we would love to see how you are inspired.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Winners...

I loved the variety of cards in the gallery the last couple of weeks.  Thank  you everyone for playing along.

First up the winner of ... Inspired by Jars

Eliz Stewart

So many beautiful things about this.

Love that she made a shaker card.

Congratulations and be sure to grab your badge.

Next up, the winner of Inspired By... blankets

Fiona Whitehead

I love the stenciled background and the rustic coffee cups.

Congratulations Fiona!

Be sure to grab your badge. 

Now don't forget to play along with this week's challenge: