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01-22-2015, 10:49 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen
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IC477 - from the tool shed {01-24-15}
Our Inspiration Challenge regulars are often very much into 'design' as much as card making. I have learned that you appreciate the challenge of combining elements to create something special. Well have I got a treat for you! This weeks' inspiration challenge is a blog filled with design options:
from the tool shed blog
Since our inspiration site has a ton of cards (smiles), I'd also like to challenge you to 'learn' something from the design aspect of the inspiration pieces you pick. There is much to learn from our Guest Hostess and author of the blog, Arizona Maine (aka Angela Maine). She is a true master of color combinations, textures, die cutting, layering, as well as how to integrate unique and eye-catching accents into her card designs without making them look too 'busy'. Her style is mostly Clean and Simple but with an elegance and style that I just can't get enough of! Every design has a lesson in creativity, with dynamic illusions of movement and warm expressions of love! If you feel so inspired to do so, please share the design lesson that you gleaned from your selected inspiration piece in the description of your upload. I sincerely hope this inspires you to add something new to your design toolbox this week!
My CAS Card
Angela's Card
Challenge Goals:
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 or style that ignites your creativity. Whatever draws you to the designs, take the challenge of doing something uniquely inspired today .
Please remember, your inspiration should not come from her SCS gallery, instead you'll want to be inspired by images from the "from the tool shed" blog, and provide links to the blog in your description.
Use the keyword: IC477 (no spaces or extra characters) when you upload your card, and make sure you put commas between your key words.
IC477 Gallery
For those of you who say you get overwhelmed with having too many images to choose from, I've uploaded 5 of my favorites below. So you can 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.
Other Helpful links:
What is the Inspiration Challenge?
Subscribe to the Master List for Notifications
How to Post Your Card Image
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01-23-2015, 09:49 PM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Swapper of the Month November 2012
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01-23-2015, 10:21 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
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I love Angela gallery what a fun thing to go to her blog.
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01-24-2015, 02:26 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni Splitcoast Challenge Hostess
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01-24-2015, 04:19 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
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I'm going to meet my brand new great-granddaughter today so I'm unable to play. I wanted to say that Audrie has chosen a FABULOUS blog for today's inspriation and to congratulate Angela on a truely awesome blog. Angela you must have a fortune in dies!! You lucky girl.
__________________ Karen ~ Thanks for stopping by my gallery. Proud Fan Club Member - FS525, QFTD49
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01-24-2015, 05:50 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni SCS Gallery Moderator Splitcoast Challenge Hostess Teapot Tuesday TEAm
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01-24-2015, 06:14 AM
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IC477 Heart You
What an amazing blog you have created Angela (ArizonaMaine)...I could spend all day looking at those beautiful cards.
Here is my card
IC477 Heart You by Weekend Warrior - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
Thanks for another fun Saturday morning Inspiration Challenge crew!!! Now to get on with my day...I'll be back to spread some love in the gallery. I can't wait to see what Angela inspires today!!!
Cindy
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01-24-2015, 06:45 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen
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Fabulous choice today, Audrie!!! Angela is AMAZING and super inspiring!!!! I had a total blast making this card today!!!!
That's How I Roll!
__________________ ~Angie~ or ~Angella~ with 2 L's Splitcoast Dirty Dozen
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01-24-2015, 07:06 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni Splitcoast Challenge Hostess The Charmed Life
Join Date: Nov 2005
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thanks for a great site to visit Audrie- here is my card
~congrats~
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01-24-2015, 07:23 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen
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Angela your gallery is to die for!!! I can't get over your amazing talent! I chose this one to honor you today:
__________________ Jan 'Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ'. Philippians 1:6
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01-24-2015, 07:27 AM
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Splitcoast DirtyDozen Alumni Proud Fan Club Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
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I love Angela's work, and her blog is amazing! Here's my card for today:
Owl and Polka Dots
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01-24-2015, 08:12 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Splitcoast Challenge Hostess Proud Fan Club Member
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Location: Southern Ontario, Canada
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01-24-2015, 08:42 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
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Thanks Audrie, this was a fun challenge site. Angela's creations are masterpieces! Here's my card.
__________________ My Blog- Trusting in the Lord for Everything Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your path straight. My Stampin' Up Website My Gallery, BRAK New Member Mentor. New Grandmother to Mia Lou. 1st Grandchild.
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01-24-2015, 09:04 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
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IC477 Sunshine Bee
Audrie- Thanks for giving us inspiration from Angela's wonderful site! I was inspired by the sparkle and star treatment inside the rectangle frame- with Gold+Happy+New+Year I used TCP's Hearts and Flowers for my bee and flower and rectangle, and added my sentiment and banner from TE's Banner Day 2. Went with a large yellow frame over my cake background, and added a partial smiley face sticker. Here's Sunshine Bee
__________________ "You can't use up creativity. The more you use the more you have." -- Maya Angelou
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01-24-2015, 09:19 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
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01-24-2015, 09:57 AM
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Angela is a rock star in my book and a great source of inspiration. Here is my card for today's challenge:
With Sympathy
__________________ TFL! Kelly
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01-24-2015, 10:01 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni
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01-24-2015, 10:08 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni Splitcoast Challenge Hostess
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Fabulous inspiration, Audrie�love Angela's work! Here's my card:
A CASE of Angela
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01-24-2015, 10:47 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Proud Fan Club Member
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Audrie, I have to agree with everyone here saying that you choose the most amazing inspiration sites!! Thank you! And, Angela, you create the most beautiful and regal cards. Your first card on your blog today, hugs and kisses, is so stately and beautiful!
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01-24-2015, 11:42 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
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Here's my card from the tool shed.
__________________ ~ Carol ~ Life is short. Eat dessert first. On the good dishes
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01-24-2015, 11:53 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
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01-24-2015, 12:27 PM
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01-24-2015, 12:30 PM
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IC477
Great inspiratin blog!
Here's my LOVE VALENTINE!
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01-24-2015, 12:34 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
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01-24-2015, 12:50 PM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Bionic ChatboxChick
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01-24-2015, 01:45 PM
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IC477 Birthday
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01-24-2015, 02:10 PM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni Favorites Team Notifier Splitcoast Challenge Hostess
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__________________ Blessings, Robin Encourage one another My Blog-InkMagination , QFTD201, Dirty Dozen Alumni.Impression Obsession DT, DRS DT.Formerly HC DT, ODBD DT.
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01-24-2015, 02:55 PM
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I could spend hours on Angela's blog, but I finally chose a card. Here's my version:
IC477 F4A253 Birthday Wishes by jodylb - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
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01-24-2015, 03:33 PM
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Mad Swapper
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TOtalLy into design, and this blog is incredible! So many gorgeous cards, Angela!
I picked this card is my inspiration: from the tool shed: Autumn Colors AAA Cards #24
out of all of the incredible cards on that blog, because I wanted to use my much-loved woodgrain embossing folder in a different way. This didn't quite turn out the way I pictured, however :-) I rarely make such a "masculine" card, I just realized, as I have more flower stamps and dies than anyone actually needs and I just keep buying more lol but this was a good departure for me.
You're the Best! by poppydarling - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
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01-25-2015, 11:58 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Splitcoast Challenge Hostess Teapot Tuesday TEAm
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01-25-2015, 02:52 PM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni
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what a fantastic blog and you described her work to a T, I just love her CAS style! This card was my inspiration. I loved the colors and the subject.
Here is my take on it: Dirty Martini
__________________ Shannon
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01-26-2015, 04:00 PM
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__________________ "You can never have too much stuff, however, the best things in life aren't things is also true" - www.stuffnthingz.com
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01-29-2015, 05:33 PM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Proud Fan Club Member
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Thank you for directing us to this great blog with lots of inspiration! Here is my card inspired by Angela's cherry blossom card.
__________________ Jo Ann My SCS gallery / my blog The cure for everything is salt water - sweat, tears or the sea~Isak Dinesen
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