IC347 ~ BeautySpot {07-28-12}

[SmilynStef]

Inspiration Challenge 347 ~ BeautySpot

This week's SCS Inspiration Challenge comes from the vintage style and modern motives of BeautySpot. Husband & Wife Sergey & Polina create gorgeous jewelry.

They describe it this way ... "It's the most exciting part - you have something in your mind and then you do the "magic" work, wait a little bit while resin dries and you already can hold that idea in your hands, turn it into the gift for the dear friend, associate it with some great moments of your life. That's what handmade is about for us - making and keeping it real."

For those of you who say you get overwhelmed with having too many choices, I�ve uploaded five of my favorites � so just stick with one (or all) of those for your inspiration.

The rest of you, remember to let us know which item from BeautySpot that inspired you.

I have invited Julia (Crafty Julia) to join me in making an additional card to inspire you.

Use the keyword: IC347 (no spaces or extra characters) when you upload your card, and make sure you put commas between your key words.


Crafty Julia�s sample ~ Blue Butterfly

My sample ~ Miss You

IC347 Gallery

How to Play ~ View the attached images. You may be inspired to recreate the pieces ~ but that isn't necessary ... get your inspiration from the colors, layout, style or 'theme'. Just enjoy wherever your inspired creative journey takes you. Remember, if you are inspired by the creation of another artist, please do not use print-outs of the art in your creation or directly copy their work. Make the inspiration piece your own. Don't worry ~ no card is 'wrong' and there is no time limit for uploading your card for the challenge. There are no rules, so let your creative juices run wild ~ be *inspired* and go get stamping!

Don't forget about No Upload Sunday - Let's give the gallery moderators a day off and not upload on Sunday (unless, of course, you are a Fan Club member - yet another reason to spend a little money on your favorite site). Also, remember to link to your SCS gallery on this thread. Thank you for joining me on this inspiration journey.

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[ckbythesea]

What lovely inspiration pieces! Hope to check out the site and get back to do some stamping, it's been way too long!

[hobbydujour]

Another lovely site, Stef. You make the IC so much fun! Thanks.

AGAPANTHUS

[gabalot]

Stef, THANKS for picking such a great site for us today. What a FANTASTIC Etsy shop! Inspiration found in nearly every single piece of this great jewelry. So many ideas came to mind, I don't know where to start!

[Clownmom]

Very nice inspiration site, Stef. Here's my card --

Copper and Poppies

[k dunbrook]

What a wonderful site...thanks Stef....

here is my card:

Woodsy Wishes

[artystamper]

Such pretty jewelry - but I ended up getting inspired by the strawberries!

IC347 Summer Color Collection by artystamper - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[fishymom]

What a neat site, lots of pretty jewelry to be inspired by! Here's my card, Birds on a Branch.

[Biggan]

Thanks Stef for lovely inspiration!

Here�s mine;

Necklace inspiration

TFL!
Birgit

[wendy2512]

there is so much more love in home-made things. i think that is one of my fsv. things about these sites. Here is some Sweetness I got inspired by...:0)... " Wishing you SWEET Joy this Christmas " by wendy2512 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers also kept looking at them yummy strawberries like artystamper...:0), and ended up seeing candy...must be hungry...lol.

[gabalot]

Thanks again Stef, for picking such a super Etsy shop for today's inspiration challenge. I've made three cards and here they are:

IC347 Miss You by gabalot - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

IC347 Follow Your Bliss ... Paris by gabalot - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

IC347 Lovely Day by gabalot - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

THANKS MUCH FOR LOOKING!

I'm on a roll so I'll probably be back to upload a few more later today.

[peeps321]

The jewelry on this site is so pretty! I could do some damage here...but instead I might make anther card if I have time later. Thanks Stef!

Mystery Lady

[donidoodle]

Beauty Spot is full of things I would love to have...this could be dangerous!
This is the card I made: Birds on a wire
IC347 Birds on a wire by donidoodle - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
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Thanks for looking.

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[MelodyGal]

I've been in a challenge drought. Happy to join in today. Here's my card: IC347 ~ Get Well Wishes for Joyce ~ by MelodyGal - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers.

Stef, thanks for the great site. I may shop for earrings.

[artystamper]

A 2nd card from me - this time inspired by a necklace! IC347 Boo in the Trees by artystamper - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[BarbieP]

Stef, this was a really fun site. Here is my card:

Inspired by Beauty Spot by BarbieP - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[BarbieP]

Here is another for this challenge (can you tell my son and his puppy went back home for a while - YAY I have time to play) - LOL

Just My Type by BarbieP - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[bensarmom]

Stef, what a lovely site. I really considered buying some of the items. Here's my card.

[shelia]

What a fun site!! Here's my card for today's challenge.

Bridal Shower Thank You by shelia - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[angelladcrockett]

What a great store.....I'd love to some shopping there myself!!! Thanks for the fun challenge!!! Here is my card:

Smooch'd Apple Orchard

[vdm]

Good evening all, and thank you so much Stef for such a great site.... Also I really appreciate you setting this thread up.... This is late, but I wanted to play. I hope you enjoy....

Here is mine:
IC347 Bird on a Branch by vdm - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[Ksnurse]

thx for a fun site...I have had this in my head all day....finally had time to put it together

IC347, blossom by Ksnurse - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[gabalot]

Here are two more cards, inspired by pieces in the Beauty Spot Etsy shop. I combined them w/two DTGD12 challenges.

I LOVE THE NIGHTLIFE:

DTGD12Twinshappy I LOVE THE NIGHTLIFE by gabalot - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

HAVE A LOVELY DAY:

DTGD12Kittie747 HAVE A LOVELY DAY by gabalot - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Thanks much for looking! I hope to be able to get into the gallery later this week to look at more of the great cards ya'll created, and to comment.

[mcost]

Gosh! It's been so long since I have had time to do an Inspiration Challenge, so I really enjoyed doing this one. I loved checking out all the beautiful jewelry in The Beauty Spot, but the blue butterfly bracelet really caught my attention. I plan on sending my Circular Wings card to my daughter, who just graduated from dental hygiene school and has moved to NE Ohio and now is struggling with the frustrations/challenges of job hunting -- anyone know a dentist in that area who might be looking for a hygienist??

[BarbieP]

One last card for this challenge:

Retro Bicycle by BarbieP - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[BobbiesGirl]

Thanks again, Stef. Beauty Spot was a beautiful place to look around - even tho' I only had a quick look. Here's my card.