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Old 02-25-2011, 07:51 PM   #1
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Arrow IC273 ~ Serena & Lily {02-26-11}

Inspiration Challenge 273 ~ Serena & Lily

This week’s Inspiration Challenge comes from the fabulous world of Serena & Lily. Serena Dugan, a textile designer and artist, met Lily Kanter, a corporate refugee turned baby boutique owner and together they turned the world of nursery design on its side. Their innovative fabrics and designs have been featured in many magazines, and this week they will inspire our paper crafting designs.

For those of you who say you get overwhelmed with having too many choices, I’ve uploaded three 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 Serena & Lily inspired you.

I invited Vickie (vdm) to join me this week & make an additional sample card for this week’s Inspiration Challenge.

Use the keyword: IC273 (no spaces or extra characters) when you upload your card, and make sure you put commas between your key words.

Vdm’s sample ~ Inspiration of the Gardenia

My sample ~ Ruby Chandelier

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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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Old 02-25-2011, 08:03 PM   #2
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Great challenge Stef... This has been so much fun.......
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My goodness, what gorgeous home decor items, Stef. Really a fabulous site filled with inspiration. Thanks!

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Wow....what a great site Stef.....I saw so many things I would love from that site.
Here is my card....

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Thanks Stef for finding another great site.
Here's mine
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Thanks for another fabulous Inspiration Site, Stef!

Here is my card:Count Your Blessings (FG) by Francie G. - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
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Gorgeous inspiration site this week ladies!

Here's MY CARD.
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What a fun site! Thanks for another great place to look for card inspirations. This is my card.
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Thanks Stef for great inspiration! Here´s mine;

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Here's my card finally: IC273 Thanks So Much by stamp300 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
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You find the neatest little stores. Thank you for another great place to look, actually looks like a fun place to shop too...:0)...I couldnt get it to link right but there is this lamp that had the exact same pattern as the bottom stamped flowers on my card, except I kind of strayed away form the all white lamp...Ok...I REALLY strayed away from the little white lamp...lol but here is my stray card...lol thanks and have a fun day girls... IC273, A summer evening swing by wendy2512 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
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Great fun page..I am sure I will make another tomorrow. I have lots of ideas

Here is mine for tonight..

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The fabric is striped
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Great site for inspiration. And I came one step closer to using up my retired orchid opulence.

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Thanks again, Steph!

Here's mine:

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IC273 Fisherman's Place by GardenDiva - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Ohhhh Fun website Stef................I had a hard time choosing.

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I did another card from your terrific site, Stef.

DAMASK BIRTHDAY
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This is the first IC I've participated in in ages. I'm not very happy with the results but am learning how to use the digital stamps. I'm wondering if I should have outlined it with a black Copic since I didn't color in the image. Any suggestions?

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Another great website Steph!! Today, colour was my inspiration - TFL!

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So happy I had some time to play last night. Here's my take: WT311 IC273 by mlj-mlj - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
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Great site! Here's mine: Welcome Baby IC273 by sweetnsassystamps - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
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Lovely challenge items...
here is my entry
IC273 Thinking of You by etsdas - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
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Thanks Stef. What a beautiful gentle website!! Here's mine: Sweet Summer Damask
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Very cool store, Stef. Here's my card -- Serena & Lily Peacock.
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Awesome choice this week....will have to do some shopping there!!! Thanks so much!!

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I found some great inspiration in the baby section for a card for my Niece's shower coming up! IC273 No Greater Gift by artystamper - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

I think I might even buy her two of these fun animal bookends as her gift! Thanks Stephanie for an inspiring site today!
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Wonderful site, Stef! Wish I could afford all that loveliness, lol. Here's my Irish Teddy. Thanks so much for looking! (looking is still free, lol)
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Beautiful inspiration site, Stef. Here's my card:

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Glad to participate today. I was inspired by the pillow that was given as a sample at
Black Gardenia Throw Pillow | Serena & Lily. Love those colors.

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Here is my card: Gypsy Birds Black Magic
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Here is mine.....thanks for a great challenge Stef! Thanks for looking!
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I played a second time today ...

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Here's my CAS Baby Card

IC273 Welcome Home by ChristineCreations - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

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Couldn't get beyond the paint: That's a Full Lid by splicedcenterstamp - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
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Thanks Steph!
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I have been having fun in the craft room today and decided to make a second card. Here it is Tulip embossed card
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Another fun site! Here is my very late upload~

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Made the deadline I think ...here is my card. Thanks for the challenge.
My inspiration was seeing this butterfly dsp, which I love and have very little left...have to hunt for more.

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here is mine

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Newbie here so hopefully I have uploaded my take on the challenge. Vintage Cherry Blossoms by dlsplu - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
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