IC142 ~ Marimekko Umbrellas {08-23-08}

[SmilynStef]

Inspiration Challenge 142 ~ Marimekko Umbrellas

Last week it was Swimwear � this week it is Umbrellas.

Our inspiration ~ Marimekko Umbrellas ~ was suggested by Stampin� Annie. They have so many fun colors and patterns.

I have uploaded three of my favorites, but feel free to use any of the Marimekko umbrellas for inspiration. Make sure you provide a link to your inspiration when you upload, and please make something new for the challenge.

Use the keyword: IC142 (no spaces or extra characters) when you upload your card, and make sure you put commas between your key words.

My sample ~ Marimekko Floral Screen

IC142 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. 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). Thank you for joining me on this inspiration journey.

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[Anne Ryan]

I always make time for your challenges, Stef, and this looks like one of those terrific ones you always come up with! good work, Stef. thanks for submitting early!

[Mothermark]

These are so fun Steph! I love them. I wish I could play this weekend.....won't be around but I will see you next Saturday!

[bensarmom]

How cool are these? I will try to make time later today Stef. We're helping at the Angel Food Ministry in the morning.

[cullenwr]

Oh-h-h! Love the brown/turquoise umbrella! Will have to pass...no time to play...stamp club in the morning and working second shift tomorrow.

[HamiltonGal]

Cool umbrellas - hope to get a chance to play over the weekend! Great challenge Stef!

[Kharmagirl]

Great challenge Stef and great find Annie!! I will try to play!!!

[berlycece]

Looks like fun...but I won't get to it until Sunday afternoon! :( I have a meeting all day tomorrow out of town...can't wait to see what other people do!

[Rachelhope13]

Oooooo, I love Marimekko!!! I'm on this....in the a.m....I'm bushed tonight!

[lacyquilter]

Fun. I'll have to try and fit it in between all the VSN challenges. Thanks, Stef.

[Biggan]

Thanks for the great inspiration! Here�s mine! TFL!

IC142 Umbrella by Biggan at Splitcoaststampers

Birgit/Biggan

[barbr3271]

Great Inspiration Challenge...hope I have time to play today!
I love to see a cheerful umbrella on a rainy day!
I"m sporting a Vera Bradley currently....it seems that since I bought this one we have had blue skies...nothing but blue skies are shining on me.....LOL!
Thanks for the inspiration Stef!
Barb

[rsalamon]

Another fun challenge Stef - thank you!!

Here is my card: IC142 - Hello Unity Dots by rsalamon at Splitcoaststampers

[Judyw]

The umbrellas reminded me of my Basic Grey paper. Stampotique Kids

[Vicky Gould]

What fun colors, Stef - you come up with the best and always give us a choice - translation . . . you ROCK!

[NANCYRUTH]

thanks stef here is mine!! Some Kind of Wonderful, IC142, nancyruth by NANCYRUTH at Splitcoaststampers

[DawnL]

thanks Stef!

[Clownmom]

I had to take time out of VSN weekend to do my favorite challenge of the week. Here is my Umbrella Inspired Blossom card.

[Vicky Gould]

I chose the colors from the brown, blue and white umbrella and tried to go for a little humor:

Accessorize

Thanks for looking - have a great day!

[DeborahLynneS]

How fun to use Marimekko! We are of Finnish descent and have visitied Finland numerous times-- we LOVE Marimekko! Thanks, Steph! Oh, hope I can play today!

[markie's mom]

Hi! Wow...I kinda spent way too much time looking for an umbrella stamp. Speedy the Cat was upset and kept putting a cake stamp in my lap...Think he wanted to tell me something??? LOL!

I really didn't want to use an umbrella, anyway...too depressing, as Fay's storm bands are still hitting us...

So, here's my "buck up! EAT CAKE! card!"

[Kim Hughes]

very cool Stef...I have never heard of them...I am totally playing along today

[Itsapassion]

Hi All!

Here's my card for today's challenge!

Thanks Stampin' Annie and Stephanie!! Great inspiration to start a stamping weekend!

[Anne Ryan]

Good Morning Everyone:

Check out this inspiration card! It's not mine though!

IC142 - I Didnt Get my Inspiration From a Photo by Anne Ryan at Splitcoaststampers

[papermoon04]

Heres mine:

Friendship Umbrella

[StampingQueenJAR]

Fun challenge, Stef! Here is mine:

WINGS

[ButterflyEars]

Here is my card.
BE_IC142_Baroque Motifs in Pink by ButterflyEars at Splitcoaststampers
Thanks for looking and taking time to comment. I will be back later to comment as I have to go out for the day. Have a nice one.

[stampingPaige]

How fun?! I chose this style.... silkkikuikka umbrella as my inspiration.
http://www.alwaysmod.com/marimekko-s...-umbrella.html

Here is my card: IC142-Merimekko Umbrella-silkkikuikka -
IC142-Merimekko Umbrella-silkkikuikka by stampingPaige at Splitcoaststampers

Thanks for looking, let me know what you think! Enjoy!

[artystamper]

Fun one Stef! how colorful are these umbrellas - great inspiration!

[Kim Hughes]

Here is the umbrella that inspired me:
http://www.alwaysmod.com/marimekko-kivet-umbrella.html

and here is my card:
IC142 Especially For You by Kim Hughes at Splitcoaststampers

thanks for the challenge

[slschaf771]

this looks fun! love the middle umbrella...looks like some of my new DSP! can't wait to try it!

[carol_PA925]

Thanks for more great inspirational material Stef - this was one of the easiest for me yet. I saw the first thumbnail and immediately had an idea of what I wanted to make.
Here's my card:

Inspirational Love Note by carol_PA925 at Splitcoaststampers

Thanks for stopping by as always

[3brats]

Here is my sample: Saturday Challenge IC142 Mod Friend Card by 3brats at Splitcoaststampers
TFL!

[scrappigramma2]

Well, I'm about discouraged with trying to upload with this old clunker computer! I cannot wait until mine is fixed.... but here is my not so great picture of what I came up with:

IC142 In my Thoughts and Prayers by scrappigramma2 at Splitcoaststampers

As always, thanks for looking. I'll be back later to comment!

[sleepyinseattle]

Fabulous umbrellas Stef! Nothing like a cheerful umbrella to take the bleakness out of a Seattle rainy season
Here is mine, hope you all like it:
IC142 Umbrella Inspired Rose by sleepyinseattle at Splitcoaststampers
Joanne

[grace01]

here is mine, the glitter looks gold in the photo but it is clear with the pink color showing through:
IC142_grace01 by grace01 at Splitcoaststampers

[lacyquilter]

Here's my blooming umbrella.

[serkini]

What a fun challenge. These umbrellas are very pretty.

Here is my card.

DREAM FLOWERS

Thanks for looking.

CMA

[Kreations by Kris]

Here is my card for IC142

Glamour Rock

TFL!

[crystalkbk]

This was a great challenge!!! thanks for the inspiration!!! here's my card!! IC142 - Ruusupuu Umbrella by crystalkbk at Splitcoaststampers