IC132 ~ Acacia {06-14-08}

SmilynStef · 06-13-2008, 06:53 PM

Inspiration Challenge 132 ~ Acacia

I love getting inspiration from catalogs I receive in the mail. This week’s inspiration comes from one of my favorites – Acacia – which describes itself as providing beautiful, natural products that relax and rejuvenate; products for body, spirit and home, for inspiration, well-being and for a more balanced and healthy life.

I chose three of my favorite images (Botanical Metal Wall Art; Dots Vase; and Suzani Lily Coverlet & Sham), but feel free to be inspired by anything from their catalog … just make sure you provide a link to your inspiration when you upload. Also, please make something new for the challenge.

Use the keyword: IC132 (no spaces or extra characters) when you upload your card, and make sure you put commas between your key words.

My sample ~ Create

IC132 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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sleepyinseattle · 06-13-2008, 06:56 PM

Thanks for posting early Stef!! I can't wait to try this one.

Kharmagirl · 06-13-2008, 07:01 PM

OOOOh!! These are great! Thanks for a great challenge Stef!

pachyderm23 · 06-13-2008, 07:04 PM

I so hope I will have time to play tomorrow! Looks like some wonderfully beautiful inspiration pieces! Thanx, Stef!

One Happy Stamper · 06-13-2008, 07:07 PM

Oooh, pretty! I hope to get a chance to play in the morning! Thanks Stef!

lacyquilter · 06-13-2008, 07:09 PM

Oooo, all three of these are awesome. Thanks, Steph.

BadSherry · 06-13-2008, 07:25 PM

Such gorgeous inspiration pieces! WOW!

bensarmom · 06-13-2008, 07:29 PM

Stef, These pieces are just beautiful! Can't wait to play!

wiggydl · 06-13-2008, 07:37 PM

oooooohhhh, how pretty!! I can't decide, might have to make 3 cards.

artystamper · 06-13-2008, 07:39 PM

What fun pictures - lots to be inspired by! I really have to get to bed now - but hope I can do this first thing tomorrow before the day gets going!

Stampinsilvia · 06-13-2008, 07:41 PM

ohh I'm hoping I get a chance to play! I have lots going on, but I will try my very best!

allee's · 06-13-2008, 07:46 PM

What a beautiful inspiration, Stef!

BevMom · 06-13-2008, 08:05 PM

Thanks for posting early Stef! Off to choose!

berlycece · 06-13-2008, 08:15 PM

WOW! This is a great inspiration!! LOVE the colors! I'm gonna have fun with this!

Lauraly · 06-13-2008, 08:22 PM

OH MY WORD!!! These are all gorgeous...especially that first one!!! Wooowww!

I can't wait to play...but will have to wait until tomorrow!!

Thanks for the great challenge, Steph!

stephanie.hargis · 06-13-2008, 08:29 PM

Wow! Beautiful images! I am excited to play but it will have to wait until morning!

Thanks for the great inspiration Stef!

sleepyinseattle · 06-13-2008, 08:33 PM

I don't think I did the original inspiration justice, I'll try again on the morning.
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...68?limit=last1

rsalamon · 06-13-2008, 08:54 PM

I'm loving the bedspread. Thanks for the early post!

Here is my card: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=144026

cullenwr · 06-13-2008, 08:54 PM

I'm propping my eyelids open but wanted to finish tonight as tomorrow is a FULL day. http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=38399

ckbythesea · 06-13-2008, 08:54 PM

Oh, my! What a sumptuous selection of inspiration! I am so tired tonight, I hope I can play tomorrow! Thanks for posting early so I can create while I dream . . .

TERRORE3 · 06-13-2008, 09:05 PM

I went out tonight with friends and came home wide awake. Here's my challenge card. http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...6391?cat=12780
TFL

artystamper · 06-13-2008, 09:06 PM

I was instantly inspired by the clear vase - and just had to do this card or I wouldn't be able to sleep! so here it is! 1:00 am AGAIN http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=93535

splicedcenterstamp · 06-13-2008, 09:12 PM

Arghhh! All I can think about is Stef's fantastic card.

Mine is a poor step-cousin:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...6394?cat=12847

lacyquilter · 06-13-2008, 09:24 PM

Here's my card.

CAKath · 06-13-2008, 09:28 PM

I love today's inspiration pieces and will really try to make something before I start on my errands tomorrow. Woo Hoo! for the girls who have already chimed in with their submissions- they are all beautiful.

Clownmom · 06-13-2008, 10:36 PM

It's 2:30 in the morning, and I should be sleeping -- but I'm down here stamping. Eek! Beautiful inspirations this week. Here's my card, inspired by the bedding -- http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...6428?cat=10576

Maybe now I can sleep.

Tenia Sanders-Nelson · 06-13-2008, 10:40 PM

Here is my card for the IC today! Thanks for looking!!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=53908

defoe · 06-13-2008, 10:55 PM

Here is my card for today's inspiration piece. Thanks Stef!!!

Groovy Hello

creativetracks · 06-13-2008, 11:25 PM

yay!

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...6448?nocache=1

Biggan · 06-13-2008, 11:53 PM

Thanks Stef for lovely inspiration...I want to create many cards today!!

Here´s my first! TFL!

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=125756

Biggan

flowergal36 · 06-13-2008, 11:59 PM

Great challenge Stef. Thanks so much. These were awesome.

Here is mine:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=80229

~CA~ · 06-14-2008, 01:18 AM

Great inspiration pieces! Thanks, Stef!!! Here's mine: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=94252

markie's mom · 06-14-2008, 02:29 AM

Hi, everyone! Well, this was a great challenge...I went with the BED and the color combo....And, well, it was really funny, because the entire thing inspired me to go in a TOTALLY different direction from what I had originally planned...I had FLOURISHES galore and ended up with coffee! Go figure, huh? LOL!

Here's today's submission:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=79662

icensheba · 06-14-2008, 02:31 AM

These are awesome inspirational pieces. Sure hope I can get to it today...have so many ideas in my head aleady!

DawnL · 06-14-2008, 03:00 AM

awesome pieces Stef...I've got a boatload to do today... hope I can squeak in some time!!

craftycaro · 06-14-2008, 03:12 AM

Amazing inspiration pieces - thanks Stef! Here's mine for now & we'll be back later to check out the gallery:

Believe in Your Dreams

NANCYRUTH · 06-14-2008, 03:32 AM

here is mine for this most awesome challenge! http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...46497?cat=4856

debhorst · 06-14-2008, 03:39 AM

Here are my two cards for today.

Really Botonical (taken from the middle square in the bottom row of the Botanical wall art)

Harmony, Tranquility, and Wisdom (taken from the 3 pillow that are on the coverlet)

Thanks for another fun challenge!! Makes me want to redecorate--oh wait....if I started that I wouldn't have time to stamp!! So never mind with the redecorating!! LOL!!

Vicky Gould · 06-14-2008, 03:57 AM

Stef, you are doing a great job - love this catalog! Here's mine:

Summer picnic

Back after a walk to comment! Have a great Saturday everyone!

mjscrapper · 06-14-2008, 04:41 AM

Here is mine, I used the bedding for the colors and the vase for the layout inspiration! Great challenge today all are very inspiring.

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...00&ppuser=1645