IC124 ~ Freshcut {04-19-08}

[SmilynStef]

Inspiration Challenge 124 ~ Freshcut

I had a wonderful time at the Inspired Artist Workshops. I truly was inspired by so many things and experiences, that I decided to use one of them for this week’s inspiration challenge.

Heather Bailey attended the event, and we used her Freshcut fabrics for our Textile Anthology project by Christina Lazar-Schuler. I've attached several photos of the fabrics, but you can click on through to see close-ups of each one. I used a variation of the quilt pattern on my card.

Make sure you use the keyword: IC124 (no spaces or extra characters) when you upload your card.

My sample ~ Lap Quilted Joy

IC124 Gallery

How to Play ~ View the attached images. You may be inspired to recreate the piece ~ 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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[stampertammy]

Me first??? Wow, those are really pretty, and I've got lots of stamping planned for tomorrow! Guess I'll add that into the mix!

[sleepyinseattle]

These fabrics are gorgeous!! Makes me want to start sewing again.

[va.sunshine]

I will play tomorrow, I have been playing catch up all evening. Thanks for a great inspiration challenge.

[Kharmagirl]

Welcome back Stef! These are gorgeous! Off to play!!

[Mothermark]

Cool....Stef! Thanks.....

First bed....then card......

[Stampin' Annie]

Oooh, beautiful colors and patterns! Can't wait to dream up something for this one...

[bensarmom]

Can't wait to play........hopefully tomorrow. Welcome back Stef....great challenge.

[rhondag]

Gorgeous colors! Thanks so much Stef!!!

[LuvLee]

Wow!! Just stunning!! But I'll prolly have to wait 'til tomorrow to play.....thanks for posting early and for a fabulous Inspiration!!!!

[CristenC]

I'd like to play...love the colors!!

[Jeanne S]

Purty colors!

[stephanie.hargis]

This should be a good one! I have a feeling I am going to really have to think about this one! Thanks for the challenge!

[SeattleStamper]

ooh my friend Shannon went to this and I wanted to join her so bad but it just didn't work out. How exciting that you've brought us a challenge from there! I can't wait to play. Thanks for the great challenge

[knightrone]

So gorgeous!!! Can't wait to go get started!!

[mkstampin74]

here's mine, stef! what a gorgeous array of fabrics...thanks so much for the beautiful challenge!

Thinking of You

tfl...i'm off to check out and comment on the gallery!

[sparklegirl]

I was so inspired that I've already made a card....Hope that's okay??? My Mojo was flowing so I had to sit down and make the card...Thanks so much for the Inspiration pieces - I love them!!!

[lacyquilter]

Fun. Maybe I'll try to get mine done tonight. Thanks, Steph.

[sumtoy]

I saw this and the colors of the fabric reminded me of a sky so this is where I went with the challenge.

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/888272

[Itsapassion]

Thanks for posting early Steph! May not get to stamp tomorrow so I'm jumping in now while I can! Great challenge!! Here's my card:

Merci For You

[stamps4funinCA]

Thanks a million Stef for this inspiration!!!! Ya got me back in the stampin' saddle!! Here's mine: Pressed Flower Quilt

[rainy]

Oh beautiful fabrics, Stef! Thanks for a wonderful challenge. Here's mine.

[craftycaro]

Wonderful inspiration Stef - thanks for a great challenge and welcome back! Here's mine & TFL!:

Vintage Thanks

[MariaMatter]

Oh, this is a good challenge! I have to wait til tomorrow but I'll be thinking about it today. Thanks Stef!

[DawnL]

beautiful Stef!! thanks!!

[cjstamps]

What lovely fabrics! Great inspiration!

Purple Flowers

[Kelly65]

Needing coffee, then I'll play! Thanks for the challenge!

[Mrs Nickel]

I am excited to do this one!

[NANCYRUTH]

thanks stef, fabulous inspirations for us! You rock!!! http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=42694

[lakind]

Wow I looked at the Inspired website. What a cool event! Today's pieces you chose are fab! Love the colors. I hope I get to play later!

[ButterflyEars]

Thanks, Stef and welcome back. For today's challenge I chose to use the Peony as my inspiration.
Here is my card:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=137367
Thanks for looking and commenting, I will make my comments after dinner.

[Mothermark]

Here is mine....Thanks Stef!


http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=80269

[CristenC]

Thanks for a beautiful inspiration...here's mine:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...8400?cat=12356
thanks, Cristen

[stamp_cat]

wow, I am loving those colors. Think I will turn on the radio and get to stampin now! Hmmm, lots of ideas! thanks for the fabulous challenge!

[StampingQueenJAR]

Here is mine:
Quilted Peace

Thanks, Stef!

[Vicky Gould]

I chose the peony. Good one, Stef - thanks for the challenge.

God Bless

Thanks for looking.

[artystamper]

Gosh - wonderful fabrics and colors - I don't have that blossom stamp so will need to be creative today!! Great inspiration challenge Stef!

[qvande]

Some of the fabrics reminded me of this week's color challenge. Here is what I came up with:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=45000

[papermoon04]

Here's my quilt:

Quilted Scraps

[msdaiquiri]

here's my card...

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=76987

tfl