Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Be Inspired #12

Time for another Be Inspired Challenge from Beate! This one ended up being very different for me. I usually try to find stamps that mimic the inspiration piece. For this one, I started thinking about a set that has a table and chairs. . .then I thought "let's try something different." So, I just went with the colors to start. I used Really Rust, More Mustard and Old Olive. For the stamp, I decided to use a set I just got. I stamped the image on vellum in Old Olive ink and then sponged the back of the vellum with More Mustard and Old Olive, and I colored parts of the flowers with a Really Rust marker. I ran the piece of vellum through my Xyron and then attached it to a piece of white cardstock. I stamped the butterfly from the set twice with Craft Whisper White ink. For the card base, I stamped the focal image in Really Rust on the Really Rust cardstock. The sentiment is mounted on a label made with the Double Ended Tags die from Spellbinders. I'm glad I decided to branch out a bit and not take the inspiration so literally! Make sure you check out what Beate, Danielle Lounds, Dawn McVey, Jennifer Buck, Silke Ledlow and Susan Roberts have been inspired to create. I'm sure they are all gorgeous! Thanks for stopping by! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Essence of Love (SU); Paper- Really Rust, More Mustard, Old Olive (SU), vellum, white; Ink- Really Rust, More Mustard, Old Olive, Basic Black (SU); Accessories- Really Rust marker, Double Ended Tags die (Spellbinders), duo satin ribbon (Darice), brads (Making Memories), paper piercer.

31 comments:

Alhambra Club said...

this is so pretty, love that color combo and your image is awesome.

Samantha Esqueda said...

absolutely- beautiful- I am going to have to try that teckie- Love it- as usual...

Lorie said...

Oh, my goodness! This is gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card! I love everything about it.
Hugs and smiles

jjcreations said...

This is beautiful. I never really understoon this stamp set....but you've made it all come clear for me....it's gorgeous. Joan

Anonymous said...

beautiful card beautiful colors!

Michelle said...

Charmaine, this is gorgeous. I think you totally "nailed" it...it looks just like the pic!

Alex said...

I love the outcome Charmaine, this is totally gorgeous, girl!! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Melissa said...

Oh my! This is awesome sister!

Many Blessings,
M.

Anonymous said...

Charmaine - your card is just gorgeous!!! I love how you captured all the wonderful colors!!!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card!! With the challenge, I think you hit the nail right on the head:) The colors are gorgeous together!

Deborah said...

Stunning inspiration challenge card Charmaine! Hope your little bugs are feeling better! Deb

Jennifer Buck said...

Wowza! How beautiful is this! I love it, Charmaine! Have a wonderful day! :)

Janine said...

Just beautiful!! The colors are some of favorites. Especially that orange .. Love it!!
Have a fab day Charmaine...

Unknown said...

Whoa that's a beautiful card!! and I just said last week that I didn't like that set - but you made it gorgeous!! :)

Jenn in GA said...

oh my, i love this! you were very inspired, and the butterflies are a great touch!

Heather said...

The colours and soft focus look of this card is beautiful.

Rose Ann said...

This is so beautiful, Charmaine!! I love those beautiful colors with that image, and your satin ribbon!!

Jessie/knightrone said...

This is completely gorgeous!! Love it!!

Nancy Riley said...

Charmaine, this is AMAZING! So much beauty ... a masterpiece! I just love those deep rich colors! WOWZERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Laura (scrapnextras) said...

WOW! I love your take on Beate's Inspiration piece! Love the warm colours, the split background and the same flow with the stamp you chose! You rocked this one girl!

Jody Morrow said...

GORGEOUS card!

Kristine said...

absolutely GORGEOUS Charmaine!! :D

Jillabella said...

omg Charlie this is beyond gorgeous!!!!

Bethany Paull said...

Oh Charmaine! I've always enjoyed your cards, but more and more often lately, you simply amaze me.

Jules said...

This is just absolutely GORGEOUS!!!! What a piece of art! :)Julie

Steph said...

This is just beautiful!!

Anonymous said...

GORGEOUS!!!

Brandi Wiggins-Côté said...

UNREAL, Charmaine! This is just gorgeous. I love that you push yourself in your stamping. Makes me wanna be that bold! TFS.

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

Wow! This is just stunning. I love everythinbg about it.

Anonymous said...

Awesome card!

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