who here on scs is your biggest Inspiration.
I think for me it is kitty747. I know there are so many to chose from. I get so much inspiration from this site alone, I never really have to look anywhere else.
So thanks scs for this site and for bringing us all the inspiration we need to buy more stamps from SU to continue making this the number 1 website for Su stamp ideas. |
Too many people to mention. Just going by what's in my gallery right now though, JulieHRR and StarofMay have had the biggest influence.
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I can't say just one!
I'd have to say NiteStamper, Markies' Mom, Cyndi Haffner (sp?) and LauraLy. I don't have just one and have left a TON of people off. These are just the first few that popped into my head.
My list is long and I often PM or e-mail stampers who inspire me since I feel sometimes comments don't truly let them know how I feel about them and their work. |
I can't come up with one individual either, here are so many. If I see a card I love, I save to my faves, then case if occasion arises. Then I PM the person so they know they inspired me. One day that will happen back to me and what a thrill it will be!
I know I have cased stampinwithsilvia, lauraly, and others. Certainly not the 'big names' necessarily. |
everyone. it maybe something as simple as a technique, a color, a layout, often the challenges, but every member of SCS that posts has offered something to me. so for me it is the entire melting pot. i think i tend to gravitate towards a style or color, not just necessarily the artist. it's the whole board,baby, the whole board!
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that is it exactly!:) |
I have not been out here long but I really like the work of momis mama.
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I adore the shabby chic style of Flaxy Chic; everything she creates, I go crazy over!
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Oops, meant to say Flaxy Chick.;)
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When I am stuck for an idea I check what's new in the Color Challenges and JeanneS gallery.
Then I know I will walk away inspired and ready to stamp! Mary Beth |
Since I first began browsing the SCS gallery, my paper crafting style and the types of projects I make has changed dramatically. It was only after seeing many beautiful cards using a myriad of techniques and tools that I became comfortable trying some of them out. Two years ago if you'd told me I'd be using Prismacolours and OMS I would have said you were nutso! :D
These days, I think I turn to 1) stargirl's gallery for inspiration, because that girl is bold, fearless and extremely talented! She can do anything! 2) Mona Lisa's blog for inspiration, because she makes such beautiful cards using product lines I love and shop from. She has and shares so much knowledge, I always learn a new way of doing something from her! 3) the SCS gallery uploaders! The gallery is full of so many wonderful creations and I've learned so much from everyone who's shared! All y'all's inky fingers have reached into my crafting room and influenced and inspired me! |
The truly wonderful ladies on the "... not all from Canada" thread ...
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Pugs99 and Carrie3118. Their ATCs and inchies are what I aspire too, but don't think I will ever be able to accomplish!
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I am always looking at Sharon Johnson's gallery - aka - notimetostamp. It's filled with drop dead gorgeous creations.
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I'm another very big fan of notimetostamp Sharon Johnson. I want to be just like her when I grow up stamping wise!!
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SophieLaFontaine is a true artist. I will never have her talent for drawing and coloring, but her style and aesthetic inspire me.
Also, the many people who always take the time to comment on gallery uploads are a HUGE inspiration. Thank you! |
I've been inspired by so many people I couldn't possibly name them all!
But the one person that encourages me to "expand" myself would have to be JulieHRR. Partly because her style is so different than mine, but also because she's so helpful, perky, and supportive. She's kinda like Rachel Ray of the stampin' world - JMHO |
Starofmay's stuff is so breathtaking! I think my gallery is going to end up with a bunch of copies of her cards! I'm so new, though, that I'm pretty much inspired by everyone. Every card I made this morning was a CASE from someone here!
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Like so many ladies before me, I tend to browse the galleries and look more closely at those creations that catch my eye. There are certainly some cards, just from looking at them, that I know who created them from their style and colour and even stamp sets. I think the most important thing is to appreciate those that give us inspiration and acknowledge them accordingly, as they inspire us. Whether I CASE a card or just use a card to inspire me because of the colours, stamps or sketches, I try to acknowledge the original artist. That's why one of my New Year's Resolutions (not that I normally have any - lol!!!) is to cruise the galleries more regularly and to make sure I acknowledge my favourite creations each week in the favourites thread.
What a truly wonderful site this is!!!!!! |
Right at the moment, ok it's been a long moment, Taylor inspires me with her wonderful use of textures, colors, embellishments. Her work is very comforting and wonderful to receive :mrgreen:
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WOW!! thank you so very much! i am like speachless... that's rare! |
There are so many outstanding artists on SCS that it's hard to choose. If I was forced to pick just one, it would have to be Michelle Zindorf. Her work is breathtaking. My other favorites are Lauraly, Kittie747, Duckwaddlequack and Flaxy Chick. Their work is exquisite and they really inspire me.
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I could list 50 but when I am really in a rut I check out BadSherry, JeanneS, DawnL, LacyQuilter, Jen70, reneejul1, bambi64.....Yes, all fellow stalkers but they keep me inspired :) This site is full of amazing designers!
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Too many to name.
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Many... from the ones here that post hundreds of beautiful creations, to the lesser quantity (note, I said quantity, not quality, LOL :rolleyes: } crafters like myself.... I find inspiration everywhere here.
One name that comes to mind, though, is Zindorf. I just love her take on things... |
Lauraly and Kittie - I love all their cards they are absolutely gorgeous.
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Markie's Mom, without a doubt. I can't even come close to her beautiful work but she has inspired me to layer more and use my background stamps and flourishes. I think her work is stunning!
But, with that said, I think all of the people on this website do amazing work and have gotten inspiration from many -- too many to list. This is an amazing group of stampers! |
The first card I saw in the galleries using the cuttlebug was jojot - and it remains my favorite even now - it is a Christmas card made of white and cranberry (colors, not nec. the correct product names) with cuttlebug snowflakes and some snowflake brads - SIMPLY GORGEOUS. I was so new tp the site when I discovered it, I tried to favorite it and couldn't get it to work so just added the entire addy to my system faves and a cuttlebug was my Christmas gift to myself...Many others have inspired me as well, but that one card touches something in me that resonates...here is the link: http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...s,%20cuttlebug
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Daven and Tracy.
'nuf said. |
star of may (http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...0&ppuser=87049) hands down! Although I do get inspiration from so many of you as well!
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I have to say Markie's Mom. Her beautiful cards have inspired me to try more layering and embellishments. I also like Jan Tink. She has great tutorials and she's a real hoot.
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Lauren, aka mytime... Her style is on par with mine and she always enables me.. just like with CC Designs Stamps :)
I love Markie's Mom for the wow factor.. she has fantastic cards but I can never seem to imitate the level of her art.. it;s just too amazing :) |
there are just too many on my list. i guess i would say all of you. each and every one of you offers something new everyday...it could be a coloring technique, or an introduction to a new tool or product...or a color scheme, or a new layout ....i'm inspired everyday ...by all of you! ;-)
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There are sooo many on there that are soo inspiring...would be difficult to name just one! |
There ae so many amazing stampers here for me to pick just one, but if I chose one that first came to mind right now, it would have to be Krystie
(Krystie Lee). She rocks! |
As my sister would say, "gosh golly ge willikers" there are too many to mention, but Cindy Heffner and Markie's mom come to mind.
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I get inspiration from Markie's Mom, Mothermark, NoTimeToStamp, Krabearkub, Sweet Miss Daisy, and a lot of other people whose usernames I don't remember (but I remember their cards). |
Zindorf is my most favorited!
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There are many folks who give me stamping ideas and I think that is how this question was meant.
However, there are some folks who also inspire me to just keep plugging away and staying with stamping, even when my moods are low: Julie HRR has, at times, provided just the right nudge to stay a stamper; Lauren Meader (notimetostamp) inspires me to stamp simply because she juggles more than one person should have to and if she can find time, so can I. Liz (redapron) inspires me to RAK others through her incredible goodness and Raking of my mom. Pam (Airbornewife) inspires me because of her incredible support of the military and her unending optimism, friendship, and enthusiasm. Mary (scrappersister) inspires me because she is so nice and good to me. Asela Hopkins inspires me because she took the time to send me line by line (with pics) directions on how to watercolor one of her CHF images and then just sent me a boatload of FREE stamps!!! Debbie Olson (debbiedesigns) sends me encouraging and funny emails once in a while after I've left scary/stalker type love notes on her blog as I admire her work so much. Gina K because she has also sent me very encouraging notes. I could go on and on and hope I haven't left out an obvious person. The bottom line is that it is the kindness of "strangers" that is most inspirational to me. |
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I have been inspired by so many -- this site is crammed with such amazing talent - but the stampers who have been my first and foremost inspiration are leslierich and SweetMissDaisy. |
All Dirty Dozen gals--past and present. There's a reason why they were chosen!!!
Honestly, though, it's the sum of the parts. It's everyone's little contributions here and there that make this such an amazing place. I'm *such* a people person and LUV getting to know the person behind the card. So for those of you who hesitate to share stories about yourselves and your fam thinking no one cares, please do! |
Mine would definetly be SweetMissDaisy and Bad Sherry and of course JulieHRR.....
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Umm, that is like asking which of my kids I love the most.
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Before I saw this post, about an hour ago, I was looking at your blog and admiring your beautiful work. I especially love your layouts, I'll definitely be case-ing! |
oops. Lauren Meader is Mytime, not notimetostamp! sorry.
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I am so very knew, and at this point, everyone inspires me just with the willingness to share your creativity, knowledge and so much of yourselves.
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I would have to say notimetostamp, mothermark, and papermoon04! Sharon, Cindy, and Shelly have always had the most kind and encouraging comments about my work- from my very first uploads to present day! They are also always so happy to answer my goofy questions. And they all have incredible work, I am always looking forward to seeing what they have each come up with!
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