IC193 ~ the Curiosity Shoppe {08-15-09}

[SmilynStef]

Inspiration Challenge 193 ~ the Curiosity Shoppe

This week’s inspiration website describes itself as crafts, kits & curious for the creatively inclined … sounds like the perfect place to find inspiration to me … the Curiosity Shoppe. Owners Lauren Smith and Derek Fagerstrom say … Whether it's a favorite art book, a vintage find, a carefully hand-crafted piece of jewelry or a one-of-a-kind painting, we guarantee everything you'll find in the Curiosity Shoppe is special. The person who dreamed it up gave it their creative all, and we love them for it.

For those of you who say you get overwhelmed with having too many choices, I have uploaded three of my favorites … so just stick with one (or all) of those for your inspiration. For the rest of you, remember to link us up to the item from the Curiosity Shoppe that inspired you.

Use the keyword: IC193 (no spaces or extra characters) when you upload your card, and make sure you put commas between your key words.

My sample ~ Vintage Loom Bloom inspired by Vintage Flower Loom

IC193 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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[Anne Ryan]

Just another fabulous challenge for Saturday, Stef! Cant wait to check it out!

[Itsapassion]

Fun website Steph!! Can't wait to get back to stamping after a week off on vacation, what fun!!!

Here's my card: Andy Warhol Butterflies

[okstamper]

Hmmm, I have a few things to get done before I can play for our Train experience tomorrow. So, hopefully I will not be too tired to create. Thanks Stef for the wonderful IC.

[sparklegirl]

I think your IC Challenge has become my favorite Challenge - always looking forward to it - Stef!!! Thank you for inspiring me each and every week!!!

Here is my take on the flower card set.....
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...7427?nocache=1

[markie's mom]

OOOOOOOOOO!!! LOVE this site! GREAT challenge!!!

Here is today's submission

[stamp300]

Thanks for posting early, had a hard week at work and wanted something simple to do.
Here's my card.
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...47492?&cat=743

[lacyquilter]

Oh, fun. Maybe I'll actually finish a card this week. Thanks, Stef.

[okstamper]

Ok, I have been debating on what I should do...get to bed, so I can get up at 6am or play. I think I better skip this one out Stef..cant wait to see everyones creations.

[Biggan]

Thanks Stef for the inspiration to create something "new"!! Love it!
Here´s mine;

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=125756


TFL!
Birgit

[Miss Boo]

Here's my pink birdhouse! TFL!

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=178156

[icensheba]

Ooooh, this looks like a fantastic site to find some fun inspiration!! I will have to browse more carefully and create something after DGD goes home! Right now I think I need to go her some pancakes!!

[NANCYRUTH]

Here is my COMPOSITION BOOK BIRTHDAY!

TFL!!

[Stampinsilvia]

Great image! I was instantly insipred!!! LOL Here's my card! Thanks for looking!!!

My card was inspired by a painting of 9 little pink bird houses

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=21107

[cher2008]

Here is my card for todays wonderful Inspiration Challenge!!!

Thank you
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=155560

[bensarmom]

Stef, it's amazing what you find for us to work with! You are awesome!

[stampingout]

Here is my card! TFL!

Que Pasa?

[VHarrell]

Here is mine:
Wallpaper

[YLM]

what fun Stef!
I did the Hot Plates

[tinahale38]

What a fab shop full of inspiring pieces. Here is my card.

[StampingQueenJAR]

You find the most interesting places, Stef!

Here is mine:
His Presence

[angelladcrockett]

Thanks for another fun challenge....some very interesting items to choose from!! Here is my card for this week!!

[Rox71]

That was a funky fun site...thanks for the challenge Stef!

Here's my card

[lacyquilter]

Here's my card: birdsong.

[HamiltonGal]

Another fun website - so many things to choose from!

Here's my Little Pink Birdhouses

I'll be back to comment later tonight as the rest of the day
will be spent in the hot, hot sun by the pool YAY!

[jandjccc]

Some very beautiful cards on this challenge so far. Can't wait to see the rest.
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=133128

[sleepyinseattle]

Thanks for another fun challenge!
Here is my card:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...7826?nocache=1

I combined it with a VSN color combo and this set of notecards for inspiration:
http://www.curiosityshoppeonline.com/lafodelsolno.html

[bwstamper]

Thanks Stef for the challenge.

Here is mine

[jdmommy]

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...7859?nocache=1

Stef, you got me again!!!!!

[Anne Ryan]

Not too sure about this one, but here goes:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...7730?nocache=1

[Cook22]

CAS Get Well
Here's mine, at last. I was trying and failing to do something with the mushrooms, and trying to avoid the owls as I just did an owl on Thursday.

[cathymac]

Here's my card inspired by Bruno Munari's ABC Book:http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=47973

[Mrs Nickel]

Here's MINE:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=131864

Based on THIS LINK at The Curiosity Shoppe:

http://www.curiosityshoppeonline.com/lph010.html

Thanks for taking the time to PEEK!!

Have a SUPAH DAY!
Nicole

[tlfrank]

Great website - lots to inspire here. I chose these note cards: Saturate Design and came up with this: Embrace Life Thank You.

Thanks for the wonderful challenge today!

Teri

[Stamp Muse]

Thanks for the challenge, Stef! Wonderful site, so this is one of many I'd like to make.

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...972?&cat=17487

Thanks for taking a peek and have a wonderful day!

[icensheba]

Finally got my card done!
Here it is!!

[Beate]

I am so happy I got to play today.

I picked the Sunprint kit as my inspiration piece.

Here is my Platinum Days card.

[kmahany]

Here is my submission for today's challenge...

Lace Inspired Happy Birthday!

[Stamp Muse]

Woohoo! Lovin' this challenge Stef! So happy to be in my craft room again ...

My second card is here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=177892.

Thanks for looking and have a wonderful day!

[chanteuse]

Great challenge - I had fun browsing! Here is my card:

Charming Medallion