IC276 ~ Kirkland's {03-19-11}

SmilynStef · 03-18-2011, 06:17 PM

Inspiration Challenge 276 ~ Kirkland’s

This week's SCS Inspiration Challenge was suggested by Laura (lovesrubberstamps) who thought Kirkland’s would be a great place to find inspiration … I whole-heartedly agree. Kirkland’s opened its first store in Jackson, Tennessee and currently operates 302 stores in 29 states. They specialize in a broad selection of distinctive merchandise, including framed art, mirrors, candles, lamps, picture frames, accent rugs, garden accessories, and artificial floral products.

For those of you who say you get overwhelmed with having too many choices, I’ve uploaded five (yes, we can upload more pictures now) 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 Kirkland’s that inspired you.

Use the keyword: IC276 (no spaces or extra characters) when you upload your card, and make sure you put commas between your key words.

lovesrubberstamp’s sample ~ Cocoa Breezes

My sample ~ Casablanca Thanks

IC276 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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vdm · 03-18-2011, 06:23 PM

Thanks Stef, for this great inspiration piece.... so many great things at Kirklands....love the store.... Will have to play tomorrow for sure.... Thanks so much for all your hard work.....

lacyquilter · 03-18-2011, 06:27 PM

Oh, fun. I'm off to check out the site. Thanks, Stef.

markie's mom · 03-18-2011, 07:00 PM

Got to love today's challenge! Totally my colors! The ENTIRE site "spoke" to me! However, the ELEPHANTS were the BIG PULL!

Here's today's Inspired Card

hobbydujour · 03-18-2011, 07:01 PM

Another IC challenge site filled with all sorts of goodies...and inspiration! Thanks, Stef. There used to be one of their stores in a local mall, but it has been gone for years. I could always find cute, inexpensive decorative accents there....glad to know they have a web site! Thanks!!

SPRING BOUQUET

lazylizard · 03-18-2011, 07:10 PM

I loved the roosters:
IC276 rooster by lazylizard - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

stamp300 · 03-18-2011, 07:17 PM

Thanks Stef for posting, off to check the site out.

Francie G. · 03-18-2011, 07:54 PM

Thanks for another fabulous Inspiration Site, Stef!

Here is my card:Spring and Easter (FG) by Francie G. - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Clownmom · 03-18-2011, 07:55 PM

What a great site, Stef. I'll be back in the morning to take another look, but I did make a quick card tonight.

Kirkland Pillow

tamijo · 03-18-2011, 08:01 PM

Here's mine

tamijo- Just For You by tamijo - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Loved these pieces!

pegmac71 · 03-18-2011, 08:27 PM

OMGosh!! One of my favorite stores to shop at!!

My card~ Wonderful Friend

lacyquilter · 03-18-2011, 08:49 PM

Here's my card: two butterflies.

LuvLee · 03-18-2011, 09:03 PM

Here's mine....

Simple Joys by LuvLee - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

and the inspiration..........

Kirkland's: Passion Flower Sachet, 3pk

ckbythesea · 03-18-2011, 09:19 PM

Wow, Stef, many great possibilities here! Hope to play tomorrow.

sumtoy · 03-18-2011, 11:33 PM

I have a dear friend that collects chicken S & P sets so I chose this image as my inspiration.

Chicken Lips

Biggan · 03-19-2011, 12:08 AM

Thanks Stef for lovely inspiration! Here´s mine;

Congratulations

TFL!
Birgit

Cook22 · 03-19-2011, 12:57 AM

I can't get into the site

- the page won't load from here, or from links in people's cards.
I'll try again later, and if that fails I'll just go with one of the thumbs.

glowbug · 03-19-2011, 02:52 AM

What a fun inspiration site Stef!! I really enjoyed playing along and hope I can do yet another today.

Here is mine.

Daffodils

I look forward to seeing everyone else's creations.

k dunbrook · 03-19-2011, 03:27 AM

What a great site to be inspired by.
Here is my card:

Happy Birthday

Biggan · 03-19-2011, 03:45 AM

One more..

Vases

TFL!
Birgit

Vicky Gould · 03-19-2011, 04:20 AM

Love, love, love Kirklands. Thanks, Stef for a fun trip down memory lane (they closed ours!)

Long Neck

stampercamper · 03-19-2011, 04:31 AM

Wow...I just could resist using the butterfly jar as my inspiration as soon as I saw it. Inspiration here...

Kirkland's: Red Temple Jar

My card here...

IC276 by stampercamper - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

DawnL · 03-19-2011, 04:36 AM

thanks Stef... another great IC! here's mine

jdmommy · 03-19-2011, 04:39 AM

Neat site, Stef! Here's mine: IC276, Speedy's Friends Framed Art by jdmommy - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

PKPenn · 03-19-2011, 04:46 AM

Here's my card for this weeks Inspiration Challenge

Fish Bowl

sweetnsassystamps · 03-19-2011, 04:54 AM

Love this site, Stef & Laura!! I am going to see if there is a Kirkland's in our area

. Thanks for sharing!

Here's my card: Simple Pleasures IC276 by sweetnsassystamps - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Clownmom · 03-19-2011, 04:55 AM

I knew I would be back this morning -- there was just too much inspiration at Kirkland's to do just one card.

Here's my second one.

Christy S. · 03-19-2011, 05:39 AM

I have to quit clicking on everyone's links to their inspiration pieces...it's all gorgeous and it's making me want to spend pots of money I don't have

Loved this challenge!

cullenwr · 03-19-2011, 05:48 AM

LOVE to shop Kirkland's! Here is MY CARD: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=38399

MaryR917 · 03-19-2011, 07:05 AM

thank you laura and stef for another amazing inspiration site. kirkland's is one of my fave stores to shop
here is my card

Shadow's Mom · 03-19-2011, 07:27 AM

Thanks for the beautiful inspiration, Stef!

Here's my Thank You.

bfinlay · 03-19-2011, 07:46 AM

Thanks Stef and Laura for another great IC - here's my Pierced Butterfly and Red Flower

sweetnsassystamps · 03-19-2011, 09:06 AM

Here's my second one for today

...
Happy Day! IC276 by sweetnsassystamps - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

mamaxsix · 03-19-2011, 09:40 AM

This was a GREAT site for inspiration! I have a bunch more cards rumbling in my head, but I had to stop at 2 for now. Here's my Inset Offset Circles and Inspired Sketch

SweetMissDaisy · 03-19-2011, 09:41 AM

I knew exactly what I wanted to do when I saw that they sell lavender fields fragrance oil!!

Lavender & Bees - Anna Wight by SweetMissDaisy - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Kathy LeDonne · 03-19-2011, 09:47 AM

I saw some lovely bird plates on Kirkland's sight and just had to do this card. Thanks for the inspiration!

IC276 Bird Plates by Kathy LeDonne - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

justwritedesigns · 03-19-2011, 09:54 AM

Great choice, Stef! Love Kirkland's. Here's my Make Your Own Music. Thanks so much for looking!

vdm · 03-19-2011, 10:11 AM

What a wonderful site you chose Stef.... I may have to play again, but here is my entry;
IC276 Foil of the Butterflies by vdm - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Beate · 03-19-2011, 10:17 AM

Steph, thanks so much for a wonderful inspiration site. It had just what I needed to create a baby card that needs to go out on Monday.

Sweet Baby and Bunny