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Old 10-16-2009   #1
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Arrow IC202 ~ Xenia Talor {10-17-09}

Inspiration Challenge 202 ~ Xenia Taler

This week’s inspiration comes from the amazing hand decorated tiles of Xenia Taler. When asked why they create, here’s what Xenia Taler says:

Because we hope that one day, a long, long time from now, not only will your children fight mercilessly over the wonderful tiles you had so wisely purchased, but even when humankind is forced to venture off this world and fend amongst the stars, those tiles will be the second or third item on a strict ten item list which your descendents feel they must take along with them on their arduous journey.

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 Xenia Taler that inspired you.

Use the keyword: IC202 (no spaces or extra characters) when you upload your card, and make sure you put commas between your key words.

My sample ~ Spring Tree

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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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Old 10-16-2009   #2
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The samples look so interesting - off to check out the rest.
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I love it!! Can't wait for tomorrow to start creating! I found lots of great inspiration pieces!
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Here we go again, Stef, another fabulous site from which to glean new ideas. Thanks so much!
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Wow, totally caught up by this one! My card based on the Crocheted Butterfly is done but I have to wait til tomorrow to take a photo Thanks for another fun site Stef!
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This looks do able. I have something in mind. Thanks
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Hi Stef - you literally saved my stampin' life tonight - LOL!!! Thanks for another fab IC!!! You rock!!!

Here is my card
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Thanks Stef.....What a wonderful site you found.
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...1?&limit=last1
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found two that are good possibilities. Will come back in the a.m. to play
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GREAT challenge!!!!

Here's my almost 10 minute card.
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Instead of going to bed when I should have, I thought I'd just take a quick look at the Xenia Talor website. Big mistake! I saw this tile -- http://www.xeniataler.com/index.php?...products_id=63 -- and knew just what I wanted to do. Here's my card -- Fright Night. It's a good thing it went together quickly -- 10 minutes, start to finish.

Thanks for another great website, Stef. I may be back in the morning.
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Here you go-- Night Life with my inspiration.

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This is a really fun site. I'll have to see what I can come up with in the morning. Thanks, Stef.
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Thanks Steph for another awesome site to get inspired with!!

My Card:
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So I went way outside the box on this one, I'm sure most people wont know what to think... but its something my Dad would appreciate and my hubby likes it Instead of being inspired by one tile, it was a set of 4 that caught my eye http://www.xeniataler.com/index.php?...products_id=47

Here's my Daddy card (picture quality isn't that great, sorry) http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=233188
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Here is mine ~ it really is a CAS card - I surprised myself!

IC202 - Thank You

Thanks Stef for another great inspirational site!!
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I needed a BEE, found a Xenia BEE, Printed a BEE and here is my card:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...8?&limit=last1
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Thanks for posting early Stef and thank you for the challenge. I haven't done an inspiration challenge in ages! This was fun! Here's my submission and I hope you like it. Thank you for looking. I'll have details and additional close-up pictures on the blog in the morning.

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LATE NIGHT!! YIKES!! HERE IS MINE AND THEN OFF TO BED WITH ME!!

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...296?&cat=16129

THE TILE THAT INSPIRED ME IS IN MY DESCRIPTION ON MY CARD - HOPE YOU LIKE IT!
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this looks like a fun challenge! The tiles are super neat!
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Holy Moly that site is fantastic! Can't wait to try one of these tiles, or four, or eight!
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here is my card for today's inspiration challenge:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=74842

cool tiles--one could gain lots of inspiration here.
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Here's mine. Fall Trilogy
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Here is the morning addition!

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I'm still filling the soldier box and found this challenge a perfect way to add six more cards, thanks for the challenge Stephanie!

Designer Paper Trees
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Thanks Stef!
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Fun, fun challenge! Love all the tiles, so many to choose from, and all beautiful!
Thanks for the fun!

Here's my card: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=230021
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Oh my, that was an inspiring site! So glad I wasn't away this weekend.
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Awesome site Stef!!! Thank you
Here is my card: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=110263
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here's my card: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=206433
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Fantastic website Steph! So much inspiration!! Thanks!!

Here's my card: Happy Day!
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I had to make a second card, which I like better than the first. I combined the IC with this week's Crazy 4 Challenges sketch.

Xenia Talor Blossoms
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Here is my project! TFL!

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Interesting site, Stef I liked it!

Here is mine:

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Oh, I love this site Stef! All these inspiration sights are putting a toll on my wallet LOL! I'll try to make something today in between cooking, cleaning, and baking!
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What beautiful tiles for inspiration today Stef! here is my Christmas tree tile card! http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=93535
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Love those tiles! Thanks, Stef!!
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What a fun place for inspiration!

And here you can meet Senor Buho!
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