Hi all, it's Maureen. Today I want to talk about inspiration. Where do you all find it...Pinterest, home decor, stationary, nature? Inspiration is all around us! I am constantly taking pictures throughout the day of things that spark an idea for a card. This card design for instance was inspired by a dress I saw recently in a department store.
The dress was covered with black and white stripes from top to bottom with pink flowers lining the edge. Translating that onto a CAS card though - I quickly found that it was a bit too busy for my liking. So, I simplified the design by leaving the stripes in the upper third of the card base. I usually work in the bottom third, so this was a great way for me to change things up. It's always a good idea to change it up once in a while.
My color combination was inspired by a wall hanging that was in a movie I watched the other night. It was set in the 70's and I just loved the funky color combination. The You Equal Kind flowers are fun and funky, just perfect for the design.
Inspiration is all around us. Keep your eyes open, snap pictures of things that inspire you, and you'll never be lacking for mojo when you head to your work space again!
love your design Maureen - i once made a card inspired by a shirt on the woman in front of me in church (hope the good Lord forgave me for sketching quickly in church!!) great colors in your card too!!
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DeleteI love this...being an old hippie myself! I have the You Equal Kind set and now I have inspiration. Lovely and fun.
ReplyDeleteInspiration is everywhere...and your card is so beautiful!
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Stunning card!
ReplyDeleteWOW - I LOVE THIS - so pretty and so dynamic with those black stripes - excellent card!!
ReplyDeleteYou inspire me Maureen! Gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteLOve your card - and I think I want the dress! Maureen this is a fantastic idea!
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Great, modern card design! It really pops!
ReplyDeleteLovely card. I really like the stripes at the top rather than the bottom. Out of the ordinary. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove the modern design and unusual but fabulous colors! Gorgeous card! Thank you for the inspiration. I must open my eyes to my surroundings more.
ReplyDeleteLove the modern design and unusual but fabulous colors! Gorgeous card! Thank you for the inspiration. I must open my eyes to my surroundings more.
ReplyDeleteSo crisp and clean. Love the upper third placement too. Thanks Maureen. Your beautiful cards are always inspiring!
ReplyDeleteWonderful design - very inspiring! love you interpreted the "dress"' design and adapted it accordingly! brilliant. I often see inspiration in clothes too :-)
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