IC376 ~ Limoges Box Collector {02-16-13}

[SmilynStef]

Inspiration Challenge 376 ~ Limoges Box Collector

This week�s Inspiration Challenge comes from Limoges Box Collector . Their extensive collection of Limoges boxes features exquisite hand-painted porcelain Limoges boxes by top-of-the-line Limoges manufacturers such as Beauchamp, Artoria, Rochard, and many more. From pouring the porcelain paste into the mold to the hand-painting and metalwork, every Limoges box they offer is crafted by master artisans in Limoges, France.

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 Limoges Box Collector that inspired you.

I have asked Harriet ( hskelly ) to join me in making an additional card to inspire you.

Use the keyword: IC376 (no spaces or extra characters) when you upload your card, and make sure you put commas between your key words.

hskelly�s sample ~ You Are Treasured

My sample ~ Once Upon a Time

IC376 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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[hobbydujour]

Fabulous site, Stephanie. I've always loved these little boxes and am fortunate to have been gifted a few....so I found this site to be most inspiring. Thanks!

WATERY MARSH

[LuvLee]

Oh what a gorgeous site!!! Thanks for a wonderful challenge!!! I found an adorable winter box for my inspiration.....here's my card:

Cozy Winter Wishes by LuvLee - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[angelladcrockett]

Ooooh.....I'm so glad that I had that cup of coffee earlier! What a fun challenge!!! Since I didn't spend half a day on my card like normal, I will be back in the morning to find more inspiration!!

The Shepherd

[wendy2512]

IC376, " my tag for the pocket jeans " by wendy2512 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers WOw I had no idea there were so many dif. pretty boxes like that ....goodness...so cool.. here is the final one that cought my eye..i think...lol....might go back...lol.. .pink box

[Biggan]

Thanks Stef for lovely inspiration!! Here�s mine;

Summer

TFL!
Birgit

[allee's]

Here is my card:

Cowboy Boots without Gun

[gabalot]

Wonderful site, Stef! Here is my card:

IC376 Eiffel Tower Merci by gabalot - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Thank you for looking!

[Cook22]

IC376 Paris!
Oh my word - what a treasure-trove of inspiration. I wish I had all day to play!!

[cathymac]

Wonderful site, Stef...hope to get back to make another one later today. Here's my card based on this Classic Flower Limoges :
Love One Another
Love One Another Open

[BarbieP]

Thanks, Stef, for this fun site. Here is my card:

Baby Boy by BarbieP - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[peeps321]

AWESOME site Stef!! I love these boxes..have one myself and I sure enjoyed looking at all of them on this site. I found tons of inspiration....

My Humble Hommage

[jdmommy]

Thanks, Stef. This was fun!

Here's mine:

Bunny and Carrot

[k dunbrook]

great site...thanks Stef...

here is my card:

Limoges Inspired

[Holstein]

Thannks again Stef for finding one awesome site. Here is my card. IC376, The Golden Egg by Holstein - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[jojot]

here is my

Cardinal on Bough

thanks for looking

[Clownmom]

I have a friend who collects boxes. She would just love this site! Here's my card --

Shells by the Shore

[Marleygo]

Here's my card for the challenge: Gallery at Splitcoaststampers

[bensarmom]

Here's my card for today's challenge. Thanks Stef for another great site for inspiration.

[joan ervin]

Thanks for the great challenge, Stef...I found inspiration to make a Happy Anniversary card.

[artystamper]

Boy - they have a box for everything at Limoges! here are some tiny treat bags inspired by the giraffe box! IC376 Tiny Giraffe and friends by artystamper - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[Precious Kitty]

I used this for my inspiration:
Limoges Boxes | Antique Literary Book w/ Cameo Portrait Retired Limoges Box | LimogesBoxCollector.com


IC376: The Lady in White

[PKPenn]

I had so much fun looking over this site Stef! Boy, could I spend some serious money here! LOL

Here's my card:
//www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/2330847?&cat=500&ppuser=195868Easter Bunny in Egg

[BobbiesGirl]

What a lot of inspiration here. Thanks so much, Stef. Here's my card.

[mamaxsix]

I'm with Sabrina...there were so many great ideas that I hardly knew where to start! Believe it or not I ended up with an Asian theme after seeing a bonsai tree box. Inspired Work of Art The polished stone panel is so much prettier IRL.

[justwritedesigns]

Lovely site today! Thanks, Stef! Here's my Framed Crocus . Thanks so much for looking!

[pvilbaum]

Wow, I've never seen so many little boxes in one place! There are some beauties and I was duely inspired by a few. But for the sake of getting a card done today I went with this box: Limoges Boxes | First Tooth with Roses & Pink Stripes Limoges Box by Beauchamp | LimogesBoxCollector.com
Here's my Birthday Box

[scootsv]

Thanks for the fun site!

Here is my Eiffel Tower card! tfl

[mamaxsix]

Did another from the same inspiration piece but in a CAS setting. Inspired Bonsai

[Brat Cards]

Splitcoaststampers Member Galleries - Brat Cards - Handmade Cards & Crafts

[rlcstamps]

Great challenge. I took my inspiration from Limoges Boxes | 24K Gold Perfume Bottle with Roses Retired Limoges Box by PV | LimogesBoxCollector.com

Here's my card Retirement by rlcstamps - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

TFL

[genistamps]

Wow! Great site! I would love to play along. Maybe early next week. I've cleaned house all day and now it's about 10:00 pm. Time to call it a day for me! Thanks for the inspiration!

[AudreyAnn]

Great site Stef - so unique and fun!! Here are my two cards:

{ Treat Yourself CAS }

{ Happy Birthday CAS }

Blessings everyone!

[Itsapassion]

I love Limoges Boxes! What a great website Stephanie!! Finally posted my card:

Birthday Bling

[jodylb]

Here's my card - thanks for a great site!

Silvery Butterflies by jodylb - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[mcost]

This was a wonderful site! Here's my Limoges Floral Heart Sympathy card