IC177 ~ Kleenex {04-25-09}

[SmilynStef]

Inspiration Challenge 177 ~ Kleenex

A few weeks ago, I asked a co-worker to save her Kleenex box for me when it was empty. The design was so fun, I thought it would be great to use to die cut some flowers. This got me thinking about how inspiration is literally all around us … and how many times when I’m buying Kleenex, I think … that would make a cool card.

Well, this week we’re going to be inspired by Kleenex. For those of you who say you get overwhelmed with having too many choices, I have uploaded three of my favorites from the website… so just stick with one (or all) of those for your inspiration.

For the rest of you, feel free to use any Kleenex design for your inspiration. I don’t think you can link directly to the pictures, so just let us know the size and design that you used.

Use the keyword: IC177 (no spaces or extra characters) when you upload your card, and make sure you put commas between your key words.

My sample ~ Kleenex Holiday

IC177 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. 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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[sleepyinseattle]

Thanks for the early post, Stef. This looks like fun!

[KY Southern Belle]

Now this is a definite first!

[va.sunshine]

this will be cool, I luv the oval tissue boxes such a fun design! *~*

[slschaf771]

Wow! I was a little leary, but after checking out the kleenex link...I was pleasantly surprised Looks like fun! Thanks, Steph...for always thinking "outside the box."

[ruby-heartedmom]

Fun challenge, Stef! I uploaded this card last week and it matches this challenge too perfectly not to share. Forgive me and don't tell the challenge police!

Kleenex Box Top

[craftycaro]

Love the way you think Stef! I'm off to pick an inspiration piece and then off to play! See you in a bit.

[sparklegirl]

Another fun, fun IC - Stef!!! Thank you so much!!!

Here is my card
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=134322

[princessp1971]

Great inspiration Stef. I have one of the design boxes on my desk right now!

[jaydekay]

This was a fun inspiration Stef! thanks for the early post.
here's my card

[gbedwright]

Thanks, Stef!!!!

Here is mine....

Blessings!

[Minister's Wife]

Oh my golly!! I was just holding a tissue box thinking it was a great looking dp!!! I debated for the longest time before I recycled it. Ugh!!! Not only could it have been inspiration, but the actual background. It was gorgeous. Oh well!

Great challenge!!

Here is my card:
Tissue Inspiration

[jandjccc]

Thanks Stef for such a fun challenge. Got my inspiration from the everyday tissue, juniors.
Here's mine
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=133128

[Twinshappy]

I like the tissues and I have saved a few that I liked also. hee hee Here is my card

[angelladcrockett]

I think there will be a lot of 'junkies' admit that they too have saved Kleenex boxes for this very purpose.....um...myself included!!! Too bad I'm on the way out of town....will try to come back to it next week! Thanks for always having something fun for us, Stef!!

[stamp300]

Hopefully this works for the challenge:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=59955

[moonrise]

Very cool challenge! Never thought I'd be inspired by kleenex! Here's mine:

Bonne Fête

[Biggan]

Thanks Stef! I love your challenges on saturdays! A cup of coffee and a an IC are a perfect combination!
Here´s my card!

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...4998?nocache=1


TFL!

Birgit/Biggan

[ButterflyEars]

This is my card for today's challenge, I actually chose the Kleenex to fit my card.
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=137367
For the details visit
www.stampinbsdesignteam.blogspot.com
I hope you will forgive me for not actually playing today but I'm on my way to the WNY Gathering.
See you all tomorrow.
Thanks for looking and taking time to comment.

[markie's mom]

What a GREAT challenge...And, I LOVE to stand at Walmart and choose Kleenex boxes...(It takes very little to amuse me!)

Here's today's submission

[smitty2004]

good morning! couldn't resist playing before work!
my inspiration was the dots and colors from
"Upright Kleenex Expressions"
fun challenge! thanks !

Kleenex inspiration

[Stampingdeedee]

This is a great idea. Who knew that Kleenex boxes where so cool looking. I don't buy many so my box is rather plain looking. I have one picked out and hope to play.

[bensarmom]

Can't wait to play Stef, I know what I want to do.

[n5stamper]

Here is my JUST BUZZIN' BY FOR A KLEENEX.

[stampkat]

Here's my card for this challenge...
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...5056?cat=12776
My inspiration was the striped box from the extra large kleenex--not one of the 3 shown.
Thanks to Stef for a great challenge!

[tamijo]

Can't wait to participate but have a ton to do today- I might have time to fit it in this afternoon. I already found the one I want to use

[va.sunshine]

here is mine

Kleenex Inspired

[DawnL]

thanks Stef

[BobbiesGirl]

Oh, very cool, Steph. And I do know what you mean. I recyle everything, but there is so much that I have saved WAY TOO MUCH. This is going to be fun. Thank you so much.

[NANCYRUTH]

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1325065 thanks Stef!!

[stampingwriter]

Stef, what a totally fabulous idea for inspiration. I hope to swing by and try after I finish up with VSN duties.

[MichelleRedman]

Well, I wanted to play today, but I can't seem to get to any box designs except for the ones on the front page. There are no links to see different kinds of designs, and I am not inspired by any of the front ones. If anyone can tell me what I am doing wrong that would be awesome. If not, I guess I just won't play today. Of course, I could go to the store!! LOL

[dawnmercedes]

A quickie before a morning of soccer:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...25095?cat=4678

Now, I need some helpful fairies to get me out of the house fast! haha

[okstamper]

Ohhh, since I don't seem to be able to stay up all night lately...I'll get to play right now. Thanks for the interesting challenge.

[Clownmom]

I chose the wreath box in the Holiday collection as my inspiration. Here's my card -- Easter Wreath.

[MelodyGal]

We have Kleenex boxes all over the office where I work. Every time I am in the ladies room, I look at the box and think what a pretty card it would make but have never made one. Today's my chance! Thanks, Steph.

[sarahzoe]

Thanks Stef, sorry I goofed. Here's: my Kleenex Mistake

[Wendy G]

What a great idea for the challegne Stef! I want to make more cards using this but we are going to the Horse Races today. Maybe later...

Here are 2 views of my card.

Closed http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...25128?cat=6793

Open http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...25132?cat=6793

Thanks for looking!

[cher2008]

Thank you for todays wonderful challenge!!!

Here is my Thank you Card

[Mothermark]

Thanks Stef! Fun challenge! I could not get past the bug!

Here is mine!

Run from The Bug!