IC416 - Beautiful Fountain Pens {11-23-13}

[girlgeek101]

After all the technical issues we had last week with hyperlinks (LOL), I wanted to do something easy this week. So I picked one of my favorite Pinterest Boards that doesn't have too many images - yet has a LOT of variety to inspire even the most talented card designers! It's simply called " Beautiful Fountain Pens ". This board is my own virtual collection and exposition of many of the most beautiful, luxurious, and expensive fountain pens from all over the world! Each pen highlights exceptional mechanical and functional design elements, and in every case is over the top GORGEOUS! (Warning: they are usually not very affordable though, so I don't suggest you plan to go shopping there!-smiles) I challenge you to browse these carefully crafted writing instruments and find your very own design inspiration!

Challenge Goals:
Don't be tempted to upload a card that you have made prior to this challenge, just because a pen reminds you it. Rather, take the challenge of allowing your creative juices to flow based on your impressions when you look through the images. Remember, it can just be the color palette that ignites your creativity. Whatever draws you to the designs, take the challenge of doing something uniquely inspired today .

My Guest Hostess has been inspiring us with beautiful and diverse card designs since 2007 ! Her name is Julie Warner (aka justrightdesigns). I encourage you to check out her gallery , it's AMAZING!

Julie's Card
My First Card
My Second Card

Please remember that all inspiration links should be inspired by images from the Beautiful Fountain Pens board.

If you are unfamiliar with how to grab the hyperlinks from a Pinterest Board, here is a helpful video:



Use the keyword: IC416 (no spaces or extra characters) when you upload your card, and make sure you put commas between your key words.

IC416 Gallery

For those of you who say you get overwhelmed with having too many images to choose from, I've uploaded five of my favorites … so just stick with one (or all) of those for your inspiration. Click on the images below to see them bigger. Please let us know which photo served as your inspiration piece please.

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.

Helpful links:
What is the Inspiration Challenge?
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How to Post Your Card Image

[justwritedesigns]

Such fabulous fountain pens, Audrie! I love each and every one! Thanks for asking me to join you this week!

[One4Joy]

oh my goodness! This is going to be such fun!!!

[Biggan]

Thanks for lovely inspiration! Here´s mine;

Heart

TFL!
Birgit

[jojot]

here is mine....

Nature's Gold

thanks for looking

[One4Joy]

check out Penning Interest

This was a delightful IC, thanks Audrie and Julie for the inspiration.

[wendy2512]

Here is my card....If the urls dont work I am sorry, thought I did as the video....... .oPEN for observations...WAS a very fun place to look tho...TY..:0)

[hobbydujour]

Audrie, you have a fabulous and gorgeous Pinterest board of fountain pens. A beautiful alternative to texting. : ) Thanks for sharing it with us for inspiration.

STAR

[sistersandie]

Thank you Audrie for such a gloriously beautiful challenge ... here's mine

Bauble and Bow by sistersandie - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Sandie
x

[k dunbrook]

what an awesome array of wonderful pens....loved it...thanks Audrie.

here is my card:

Snowy Days

[genistamps]

Here is a card from me. Hope to do another. Will comment later. Must get food ready for mil's Thanksgiving. Yum!
TFL
Merry Bejeweled Christmas by genistamps - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[Clownmom]

What an interesting Pinterest board! Here's my card:

Pen-Inspired Branches

[Holstein]

Beautiful site Audrie....thanks for the inspiration. Here is my card.
IC416, Calla Lilies by Holstein - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[bensarmom]

Great site! Here's my card .

[girlgeek101]

Here are the correct links for your pics:
S.T. Dupont Second Empire Néo-Classique ... | Beautiful Fountain Pens
To celebrate the Year of the Dragon, S. T. ... | Beautiful Fountain P?
If you come back and play tomorrow, here is the tip that will help, when you paste your links into the description, paste each link on a separate line. If text gets to close then the links will pick up letters that don't belong. Thanks for putting so much effort into your inspiration piece - GREAT JOB!

Hugs,
Audrie

Quote:

Originally Posted by wendy2512

Here is my card....If the urls dont work I am sorry, thought I did as the video....... .oPEN for observations...WAS a very fun place to look tho...TY..:0)

[jdmommy]

Here's mine:

Black and Silver Bamboo Pen

[Reddyisco]

What a gorgeous board, Audrie....thanks so much for the challenge. Here's mine

[Clownmom]

Such an interesting board. Here's another card:

Act of Kindness

[Crafty Julia]

Audrie- awesome site, such gorgeous writing instruments! I was inspired by the post drawing with fountain pens and used SU's Great Outdoors wheel stamp, along with TPC Studios' Travel World. Added some handwritten text, and intricately patterned frames that reminded me of these pens. Here's Vintage Note

[Precious Kitty]

What neat looking pens!! Wow ... I didn't know what to choose so just let my imagination run today .. Here is my card


IC416: Old World Notes

[catluvr2]

When I read the intro for this challenge, I wondered; how could I possibly be inspired by pens? Then I opened the Pinterest page and what a wonderful surprise! Super choice Audrie, so much inspiration - love it! I knew I would make another Christmas card, since I still need more, so here is my CARD .

[suen]

Very cool site, Audrie! Love the pens! Here's mine.

IC416 Holiday Harlequin by suen - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[girlgeek101]

My apologies to all because I left my cards in staging! Fortunately Julie pointed that out to me and now you should be able to see them. Let me know if you can't please.

[Crafty Julia]

Had to do another card- I was inspired by the lovely pen in this photo - and used SU's Many Merry Messages for my sentiment. Added some vintage dp to reflect the pen's intricate design, and lace and pearl trims. Here's Vintage Lace

[Cook22]

DH is a fountain-pen junkie - he loved looking at the pins I had time for over breakfast. Didn't have time to get up to my craft room till after dinner, though.
Thanks, Audrie.
Here's mine: IC416 Beautiful Trees

[gabalot]

Thanks for opening my eyes to the "world" of intricate and beautifully designed fountain pens and ink wells, Audrie! Here is my card.

[BobbiesGirl]

Thanks for a beautiful site. Here's my card.

[SmilynStef]

Since I had no pen images in my stash, I incorporated feathers ... the precursors to these beautiful writing instruments.

I'm Here For You

[Stamperrobin]

Here is my card,
IC THREE KINGS by Stamperrobin - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Inspiration was this:
Visconti The Three Magi ? Hermitage Collection ... | Beautiful Founta?

[Glitter Goddess]

Thank you, this was a wonderful challenge. I adore fountain pens and would love to have one of these! Thanks.

Here is my card:
Scroll Christmas by Glitter Goddess - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[girlgeek101]

I wanted to share this video I made a while back with you - it's me writing with a beautiful glass dip pen - one of my favorites in my collection:

The Joys of Handwriting - YouTube

Everyone's cards are truly beautiful! I'm so glad you were inspired this week!

Hugs,
Audrie

[Krafty Kitty]

Here is MY CARD This was a really fun challenge!

[sadiejane929]

What a fun challenge, all of the pens are beautiful! Here is my card: IC416-fountain pen inspired flowers-sj929 by sadiejane929 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

It was inspired by this pen:

[thecircleguru]

I loved all the cool inspirations for this week's challenge. I chose a red and gold pen beauty to use...

Red & Gold Rose

[Melso1]

I loved this challenge - and I think I'll do some more!

Here's my Wood Grain Christmas Card

Enjoy

[cynserely]

Who knew there were so many beautiful fountain pens to be found! Here's my card.