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12-19-2008
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Splitcoast Challenge Hostess
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IC159 ~ máXimo (Alexander Girard) {12-20-08}
Inspiration Challenge 159 ~ máXimo (Alexander Girard)
Alexander Girard was one of the biggest names in mid-century textile design. Girard managed to inject an uninhibited use of color and a clever playfulness into the industry. Girard's risky, sometimes iconoclastic fabrics were inspired not by a vision of the future but by a love of traditional folk art. Avid collectors, he and his wife, Susan, surrounded themselves with pieces from over 100 countries. These colorful, whimsical objects inspired him and provided a framework for his designs.
máXimo is the official agent to the Estate of Alexander Girard and is responsible for re-introducing Girard designs to the contemporary marketplace. In 2000, máXimo partnered with the Girard family to bring his extensive body of work back to life by joining with select companies internationally such as Maharam, Herman Miller, Kate Spade, Chronicle Books, and Vitra on design driven products and educational programs.
I have uploaded three Girard inspired creations, but feel free to use any of his designs or his overall style for your inspiration.
Use the keyword: IC159 (no spaces or extra characters) when you upload your card, and make sure you put commas between your key words.
My samples ~ Maximo Sunshine #1 & Maximo Sunshine #2
IC159 Gallery
Also, make sure you check out the Holiday Challenge Extravaganza.
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. 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.
Helpful links:
What is the Inspiration Challenge?
Subscribe to the Master List for notifications.
Posting your Image
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Check out this week's Inspiration Challenge ~ aimoobaroo
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12-19-2008
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Forum Fanatic
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Looks fun and funky! Thanks, Stef! Off to think...
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12-19-2008
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Stazon Splitcoast
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Oooo... love the colors, especially after a day full of white.
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12-19-2008
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Glitter Guru
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Ooo, this one looks AWESOME!
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12-19-2008
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original bad girl
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Wow, girl, another fabulous challenge. Thanks for posting early. I need all the time I can get!
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12-19-2008
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Forum Fanatic
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Wow Stef where do you find all of these great inspirations! Lots of great colors in these pieces. Should be fun! Thanks
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12-19-2008
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Forum Fanatic
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Buried in ribbons!
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Loved these inspiration pieces! I could look at that website all night!
Here's my card:
Chubby Girl Dixie
based on this inspiration piece:
Chubby Girl Dixie doll |
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12-19-2008
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Speedy the Cat did WHAT?
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WOW! I love THIS CHALLENGE!!! What a FABULOUS choice of inspiration pieces...And, I got to play with my punches!
Here's today's submission |
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12-19-2008
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Thanks for another great inspiration piece Stef! Here's my card for today:
maXimo Inspired
TSMFL and have a great rest of the day  |
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12-19-2008
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Texas
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I love this inspiration!! Thank you, Steph!
Here is mine. I took the inspiration from the blocks on the left.
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=25136
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12-20-2008
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Stazon Splitcoast
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Here is mine , insprired by those darling fun creatures!! I feel just about as heavy lidded as the Owl in my card!! Be back tommorow to comment!
Thanks for looking - thanks Steph for the fabulous images for the challenge!! So much fun!!!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=127143 |
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12-20-2008
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Jul 2006
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It took me a while as none of these are my style
this is outside of my comfort box
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...4643?cat=15693
thanks for looking |
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12-20-2008
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Matboard Maniac
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Connecticut
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Black and White
I love all Black and White cards, here is one I did last year! It reminds me of the center dress in the inspiration pictures. I'll have to do another one later today!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=71689 |
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12-20-2008
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Dirty Dozen Alumni
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What fun inspiration, Stef
Here is my:
~ Designer Label Purse~
TFL!~
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12-20-2008
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Stazon Splitcoast
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12-20-2008
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Queen of Combos
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12-20-2008
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Dirty Dozen Alumni
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thanks Stef!
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12-20-2008
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Giraffes & Laughs
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12-20-2008
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*I stamp, therefore I am......*
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12-20-2008
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Glitter Guru
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Great challenge as always! My printer is broken, so I will have to try this challenge from memory. Wish me luck!
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12-20-2008
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Dirty Dozen Alumni
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Cool Steph! Thanks for a another great week!
Here is mine:
A Christmas Wish for Hannah |
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12-20-2008
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Stazon Splitcoast
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beautiful inspiration pieces, stef! i chose the first piece to create my card...here it is:
Echoes of Thanks
tfl...i'm off to check out the rest of the gallery! |
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12-20-2008
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You know I love RED
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here is mine
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12-20-2008
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Here is my creation...LOVE the work for the inspiration...
Let me know what you think? thanks for sharing everyone ! Have a great day!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...4702?nocache=1 |
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12-20-2008
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Pearl-ExPert
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Wow!! Love all the color! I can't wait to whip up something!
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12-20-2008
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: Sep 2007
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My attempt!
I liked this cat and thought I would jump in! 
Mine is here.
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Mad Swapper
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12-20-2008
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Gabfest Goddess
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Here's mine:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...4759?cat=15696
It looks better IRL cuz the dull colors are never as effective photographed and the kraft paper gave that twist to it but I like it.....anyway..............
Honestly when I looked at todays inspiration challenge I was like WHOA, weird stuff. But that's the best thing about Stephanie's challenges is they really ARE a challenge!! Then I laid awake a lot last night and kept thinking about that awesome pillow and in the morning when I should be CLEANING my HOUSE cuz I have major COMPANY coming, I decided I had to rise to the challenge - and everytime I do I end up happy with the results - Stephanies challenges are the BEST!! Hope you like it!! I need to take a look at what everyone else is coming up with.....fun stuff!! |
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12-20-2008
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Create With Me
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Fun Fun images Stef! I'm baking today but just have to stamp too!!!
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12-20-2008
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Stazon Splitcoast
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Heres my triple challenge card owl always love you |
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12-20-2008
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Stazon Splitcoast
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Another good choice, Stef. Here's my World Friend inspired by this rug. |
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12-20-2008
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Stazon Splitcoast
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Thank you Stephanie, fun challenge.
So happy to be up and more about! I do have to prepare lunch so while my eggs are boiling let me thank once again our champion challenge hostess Stephanie for this fine inspiration!
I got mine here: April on Natural
Hello Maximo
Have fun ladies, I'll be back for the HEC too.
Whooohooo!
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12-20-2008
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Stazon Splitcoast
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A MáXimo Mikado Birthday - I picked this out earlier this morning, but I had baking and sweet-making to do, and then DH had taken over my desk and I wasn't allowed up here - so I've just got round to it now. Fun challenge, thank you Stef.
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12-20-2008
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Sep 2006
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Great inspiration Stef!
Celebrate |
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12-20-2008
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Jul 2006
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I am sitting in my stamp room watching it snow. This card took way to long to make as I kept staring outside. So far we have about 2 inches, they are saying up to 10 by tomorrow....and we live in OREGON!!! at just 100 ft above sea level. There is snow on the beaches...instead of sand castles, they are building snowmen!!!
Anyhow here is the card...thanks for looking
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...4912?cat=14610 |
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