IC140 ~ Ophra's Table {08-09-08}

Itsapassion · 08-08-2008, 07:33 PM

Hi All!

Stephanie will be back again next week! Hope you enjoy this week's challenge!!

The inspiration photos are attached below. They can be found at this website: Table Settings with Pictures. This particular table setting was featured in O Magazine. I loved the colors and the Asian inspiration (since my daughter and husband are Asian

). Excerpted from O Magazine: "Whether you're celebrating Christmas, Kwanzaa or Chinese New Year, bold colors and rich textures make for happy hosting." (And happy stamping I hope!!) You know it's going to be beautiful if Ophra approves!

Here is my Sample.

So get inspired!! No need to feel like it has to be Asian themed, just get out your paper, ink and stamps and see where the image takes you. You may find that the red glasses or the rose centerpiece or the design of the plates catches your fancy!

Be sure to use the keyword: IC140 (no spaces or extra characters) when you upload your card.

IC140 Gallery

How to Play ~ View the attached images or check out the link. Get your inspiration from the colors, style, detail or even the subject, just whatever kicks your mojo into gear!! Enjoy wherever your creative journey takes you today! Make the inspiration piece your own.

Don't worry ~ There are no rules and no card is 'wrong'. There is no time limit for uploading your card for the challenge.

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 today on this inspiration journey.

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Stampin' Annie · 08-08-2008, 07:34 PM

Oooh! Can't wait to play!

amf1066 · 08-08-2008, 07:35 PM

How cool!!! And the new SU! In Colors will work with this!!! Thanks Anne for hostessing this week!

mybelle101 · 08-08-2008, 07:49 PM

woohoo! 3rd one to post...great challenge! I'll be back later with my card

Thanks for hosting, Anne!

bensarmom · 08-08-2008, 07:58 PM

Wow this looks like it will REALLY challenge me! Thanks for helping me grow!
LOL

luvthesea · 08-08-2008, 08:08 PM

Wonderful colors! Great inspiration!! Thanks- can't wait to play!!

allee's · 08-08-2008, 08:15 PM

I was keeping my fingers crossed saying, "Please, let there be a butterfly!"
since I was dying to try out my new stamps from Kitchen Sink.

Red Butterflies

Thanks for the perfect inspiration!!

lacyquilter · 08-08-2008, 08:18 PM

Whoa! Those babies are bright! Thanks for hostessing.

joan ervin · 08-08-2008, 08:47 PM

OMG, Anne, the colors are FABULOUS!!! I just love to make oriental cards, too, so this challenge is right up my alley...besides, if it's good enough for Oprah, it's good enough for anyone!!! Hope to get started in the morning.... thanks for hosting!!!

specialcraftmom · 08-08-2008, 09:11 PM

Wow, this is a wonderful IC! Thanks (:

cullenwr · 08-08-2008, 09:18 PM

Just got home from work and the challenge was posted early, so off I went to my stamping corner. The pic is a little blurry but I'm too tired to take more pics at 1:15 AM: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=38399

sleepyinseattle · 08-08-2008, 10:07 PM

Wow, what a beautiful inspiration, Anne!

ruby-heartedmom · 08-08-2008, 10:40 PM

I made an A2 sized one and a matching ATC.
Oprah Fan

ATC Fan

sleepyinseattle · 08-08-2008, 10:43 PM

Here is mine:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...12132?cat=3344

Thanks so much for filling in, Anne!

Biggan · 08-09-2008, 02:22 AM

Thanks for the challenge! I´ve had a lot of problems with this....but here it is! TFL!

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

Birgit/Biggan

va.sunshine · 08-09-2008, 02:26 AM

beautifully set table.....I am off to play! *~*

n5stamper · 08-09-2008, 02:32 AM

Here is my INSPIRED ESSENCES OF LOVE.

va.sunshine · 08-09-2008, 03:49 AM

here is mine Anne:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=141637

debhorst · 08-09-2008, 04:12 AM

here is my card for today inspiration challenge

Asian Farewell

markie's mom · 08-09-2008, 04:14 AM

Hi everyone! I had LOTS of help from Speedy the Cat this morning...He, for some reason, LOVES my little box of antique pins, and placed them under the bath mat last night....I figured out a way to use them, too! LOL!

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

papermoon04 · 08-09-2008, 04:46 AM

Here's a super quick one. Hoping to make a more detailed card later today.

Asian Inspired Oprah

Annie's Pantry · 08-09-2008, 04:59 AM

Here is my take from today's inspiration...

Panda Wish

AmylovesNormaJean · 08-09-2008, 05:38 AM

WoW! This looks like tough. I'm not a big fan of asian decor. But I'll try. Thats what challenges are for, right? To take us out of our comfort zone and try something new. Here I go......

NANCYRUTH · 08-09-2008, 05:39 AM

ohh I love this Challenge, I will not be able to play till after work tonight! I will do Oprah proud!!!

Stampinsilvia · 08-09-2008, 05:54 AM

ohhh this table l pretty! Im cleaning house and packing, hope I have some time to play today! We leave at 9am tomorrow!

artystamper · 08-09-2008, 05:54 AM

What a fun challenge - am away for the weekend so will have to work on this in a few days ...... thanks for filling in Anne!!

serkini · 08-09-2008, 06:05 AM

Here is mine.

Butterfly Dreams

Thanks for the challenge and also for looking

CMA

Mothermark · 08-09-2008, 06:24 AM

Thanks Anne! This definately took me a direction I would not normally have gone! But is was fun and it was an awesome inspiration challenge!

Here is mine:

Just window shopping for me!
Just window shopping for me - Side View

Clownmom · 08-09-2008, 06:25 AM

I used the colors and Asian theme of the beautiful inspiration and combined it with one of the Verve Anniversary sketches. Here's my card -- http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...12250?cat=7171

tfl

StampingQueenJAR · 08-09-2008, 06:30 AM

Here is mine:
Take Flight

Great inspiration piece!

E3stamper · 08-09-2008, 06:51 AM

Great inspiration piece Anne! Heres my Red red wine card

stamp_cat · 08-09-2008, 06:52 AM

WOW, Ann, I loved the table settings!!! Plus the olympics got me inspired.

HERE is mine...
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I am thinking I may add fireworks in the background...not sure yet!

stampincuzILuv2 · 08-09-2008, 06:59 AM

Great inspiration! I went with the butterfly on the plate. Hope that's okay

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=24886

asbrewer · 08-09-2008, 07:14 AM

here's mine:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...2283?cat=13869

LOVE that table setting! Just gorgeous!

hlr976 · 08-09-2008, 07:26 AM

Gentle Thoughts...

brookelien · 08-09-2008, 07:30 AM

Thanks Anne for this fabulous inspiration!! what a great table setting.. that Oprah.. she does it every time, doesn't she!!!??

Here is my card.. inspired by the color scheme...
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=168518

Cook22 · 08-09-2008, 07:30 AM

Origami meets Oprah
I just LOVED this inspiration piece, thank you so much for choosing it for us today, Anne.
I usually struggle with inspiration pieces, but this was a cinch. I even happily sacrifced a precious piece of washi paper for the fan.

Etha · 08-09-2008, 07:46 AM

thanks for the inspiration

I see I took that table setting quite literal LOL
here is my asian note

scrappigramma2 · 08-09-2008, 07:56 AM

Thanks for the great inspiration! This one was tough for me.. not sure why, but here's what I came up with, and thanks for looking!

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...2317?cat=12789

Vicky Gould · 08-09-2008, 08:08 AM

What a beautiful table setting - although I doubt I'd ever chose these colors - do like it though. I chose the brown chair with red cushions as my inspiration - hope you like it

Chinese Peony