IC490 - timbres {04-25-15}

[girlgeek101]

This week we're going to be inspired by "Stamps"!! But it's not at all the kind of stamps you're thinking of... This week's inspiration site takes us on a journey through beautiful 'postage' stamps. Our inspiration board has over a thousand pins by JC Pruvost and it's called timbres - postage stamps - philately. "Timbres" is French for stamps (just as in English, it is used both for rubber stamps and postage stamps). Please join me and be inspired by the lovely diversity of International Stamps and Stamp Art! I'm sure you'll find something to inspire your creativity too!

My Stamp-Inspired Card


Challenge Goals:
Don't be tempted to upload a card that you have made prior to this challenge, just because an image on the board reminds you of it. :cool: 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 or style that ignites your creativity. Whatever draws you to the designs, take the challenge of doing something uniquely inspired today .

Please remember that all inspiration links should be inspired by images from the timbres - postage stamps - philately board pinned by JC Pruvost.

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



Use the keyword: IC490 (no spaces or extra characters) when you upload your card, and make sure you put commas between your key words.

IC490 Gallery

For those of you who say you get overwhelmed with having too many images to choose from, I've uploaded ten of my favorites..… so just stick with one (or all) of those for your inspiration. Click on the images below to see them bigger and to get their links on SCS. Don't forget to 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:
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How to Post Your Card Image

[parknslide]

What a fun Pinterest board! I may be back with more cards---so much fun inspiration here. My ATC: Little Darling by parknslide - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[sistersandie]

An educational site today Audrie! Great fun.

IC490 ~ Clematis by sistersandie - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Sandie
x

[NANCYRUTH]

IC490 Bright Poppies by NANCYRUTH - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
Thank you!!!

[k dunbrook]

Thanks again Audrie...you amaze me every week with the wonderfully inspiring sites you find.

Here is my card:

Silhouette Garden

[Clownmom]

Great inspiration site, Audrie! So many varying choices from which to get inspiration. Here's my card:

Tybee Island Lighthouse

[Cards_By_America]

FANTASTIC PINTEREST SITE! WoW! Here is mine;
IC490, Sorry for your Loss by Cards_By_America - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[bensarmom]

Audrie, this was a fantastic site for inspiration. I may go back again. Thanks.
Here's my card.

[Cook22]

Here's mine: IC490 Wild Flowers

[kiagc]

I enjoyed going through that pinterest board, thank you.

Vases IC490 by kiagc - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[Itsapassion]

Love this board! I used to collect stamps when I was a youngin' and recognized a lot of them! Here's my card: Love Train

[Stamperrobin]

Well, I think that covers just about every RUBBER stamp I have! Now it is just the problem of choosing which one!!!! This site makes me want to do multiple cards!

[PaperPunchScissors]

Oh my goodness, tons of inspiration here (especially for Father's Day). I'll try to play tomorrow. We have company coming for dinner so I need to get busy and get my "Martha" on (she laughs).

Hugs,

[Shoe Girl]

Thank you for such a fun board. I had fun making this card. Winter Patches by Shoe Girl - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[suen]

Fantastic site, Audrie! I don't know how you do it! Here's mine.

IC490 Wildflower Love by suen - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[Dara]

I sent the link to this pintrest board to my dad. He is a big time stamp collector. I'm sure he will enjoy browsing through this site.

[Crafty Julia]

Inspired by the Basket Design Quilts stamp- used a "new to me" SU stamp from 1996's Fabric of Friendship set- and added a dark blue fabric embellishment, along with a magenta tie for my tag. Here's Sewing Basket Tag TFL!

[Stamperrobin]

Here is my card...first one anyway!
IC Underwater by Stamperrobin - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
I have some things I have to do today but I hope to do another card later.
Thanks for looking!

[Mrs Noofy]

Fantastic inspiration site this week and so very interesting. Here is my card.
IC490 Deer Birthday by Mrs Noofy - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[girlgeek101]

WOW WOW WOW - Have you gals & guys seen the gallery this week?! I just got home from work and I'm browsing it now. So much SPECTACULAR inspiration going on there! I'm so excited!

[JBgreendawn]

this is mine... IC490 Tulip Post by JBgreendawn - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

and nope, I try really hard to stay out of the gallery until I make something first. ( I am easily inspired/sidetracked)

[beesmom]

Here's one
IC490 Wonderful Life by beesmom - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[genistamps]

Lots of inspiration on this pinterest page. Thanks for looking!

IC490, woodsy car by genistamps - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[TexasGrammy]

OMWord, Susie Lessard! That's a great idea re: Father's Day inspiration!

Well, for now, here's my 'not-masculine-at-all card for today's IC490.

Mixed & Crisp Thank You!

[luvs2stamp2]

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/82542605646396585/. this was my inspiration. here is my card happy flowers by luvs2stamp2 at Splitcoaststampers

[girlgeek101]

I found this easy way to make postage stamp edges on your focal piece in case anyone else wanted to do that.

postage stamp designs | Art For Elementary Teachers

[scootsv]

Audrie, what a great board! I have three picked out that i hope I can do tomorrow! thanks

[angelladcrockett]

Thanks for another wonderful challenge, Audrie!!! Here are two cards from me:

Shabby Showers
Purple Wonder

[CherylQuilts]

Audrie, thank you for another great Inspiration Challenge! I loved the Pinterest board you chose!! Wow, what possibilities! Here's my card. Hugs!

IC490 FS429 Hydrangea by CherylQuilts - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[scootsv]

Very nice site to choose from. This is one card I made from it.

timbres bees

thanks for the challenge and for being the hostess. I appreciate it!

[beesmom]

here;s another
IC490 Daffodil Birthday by beesmom - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[scootsv]

Here is another inspiration! thanks for all you do for us.

Lincoln

[scootsv]

Here is the last one! Great site! thanks for being hostess!

Lace

Inspiration

[parknslide]

My card: Hibiscus B'Day-IC490 by parknslide - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[Covington Crafter]

I was inspired by this Princess Diana stamp https://www.pinterest.com/pin/82542605646291537/ . Here's my card Inspired by Princess Diana by Covington Crafter - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers I've wanted to use the netting from produce bags for a hat, so thanks for the opportunity!

[parknslide]

One more card: Stamp Inspired Bird of Paradise by parknslide - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[annsforte3]

Here is my card for this wonderful challenge!

[beesmom]

and another...
IC490 Serene Bird by beesmom - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[Tracey Fehr]

Soooo many gorgeous stamps! I chose this one for my inspiration... https://www.pinterest.com/pin/82542605646711434/

And here is my card...

You Make the World a Better Place by Tracey Fehr - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers