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This week’s Inspiration Challenge was suggested by Melody (lacyquilter). She thought we would all find inspiration from the elegant edible designs of Maggie Austin Cake. Exclusively custom and exquisitely tailored, Maggie Austin designs display symmetry, elegance, and sophistication with the subtle yet unmistakable mark of haute couture.
For those of you who say you get overwhelmed with having too many choices, I’ve uploaded five 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 Maggie Austin Cake that inspired you.
Use the keyword: IC293 (no spaces or extra characters) when you upload your card, and make sure you put commas between your key words.
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.
Whooie! Early post. How lucky can I get. Looks good enough to eat and I can dream about these all night. I hope to be back tomorow to do a card. Thanks Mel and thanks Stef.
A wonderful and yummy site, Melody and Stef! Wonder what one of these confections costs??? Big bucks, I'm sure. Really enjoyed looking all all the glorious creations. Thanks!
Thanks for the lovely inspiration site, Steff and Melody. That gal Maggie has real talent for sure. I chose the Carolina Cake for my inspiration to create an anniversary card. I substituted a coral hue for the Magenta - seemed to fit better for the the couple that will receive the card.
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Oh Stef!
I didn't really have time today but you twisted my arm with these stunning cakes!
Here is my "Bloom ATC".
I took inspiration from the center cake that you supplied us for samples.
Thanks for the fun challenge!
Now...I'm back to work! LOL!
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Love these gorgeous cakes...wonder if they taste as good as they look? I'd love to find out, wouldn't you? Great inspiration...thanks lacyquilter and Stef!
Here's mine: Cleo Loves Zinnias
This is a beautiful inspiration site, and I think I gained 10 lbs just looking! But there's a cake with bees all over it . . . Please, friends don't ever give me a cake with bees on it! ! ! EEEeek!
The gallery is sure filling up with some beautiful cards including some that duplicate the cakes very closely! Great job everyone!
Some stunningly beautiful cakes over at Maggie Austin Cake, but I wasn't able to capture the photos individually either - I chose the "Lavendar Anemones" and "Purple and Yellow Pansies" cakes to be inspired by ... and came up with this:
And ... here is my card ... a day late and dollar short! No kidding! I think I used a half of a new distress ink pad just dying the flowers! But it was fun to make.
Stef, Melody, What an exquisite website - thank you for sharing it!!! I would be in my glory if only I had time to make a card for every cake - wow - wouldn't that be fun!! These cakes are AWESOME!
IC293 ~ Maggie Austin Cake {07-16-11}
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