The editors found all sorts of wonderful inspiration pieces and we created cards based on them. I had a blast creating for that call!! I like dabbling in all styles, so inspiration pieces really help me to branch out. I love how easy the book is to follow...and it's filled with inspiring cards!
I was asked to find inspiration in my home and to create a project with it. I just love this bird accent piece...it just makes me happy. It sits on a cabinet in my craft space. Yes, the entire room is sunny yellow - I love it!!
Sooo, here's my inspiration:
and here's my card:
I was inspired in SO MANY ways:
1. The fun color combo
2. I added texture to the yellow paper to coincide with the texture in the wall. (I used an impression plate)
3. I love that bird! So I found a bird image in our "Wake Up" stamp set that matches it beautifully.
4. I chose a light colored brown for my card base because of the bin and cabinet colors.
5. I kept the style "fun and cute", just like the inspiration piece.
6. Since the bird's eye is a darker shade of blue, I added that shade to the buttons with Sky twine.
7. I chose to color my stamped image with Copic markers instead of paper piecing it.
This is a blog hop after all...so please hop over to these talented designers blog and see their inspiration pieces/cards.
Here where the extra-fun comes in...Over at the Paper Crafts Connection blog...they are giving away a Martha Stewart Craft station that retails for $165...ummm WOW!!
Leave a comment HERE for your chance to win a Card Creations: Get Inspired Issue.
...and I am also throwing in TWO Paper Smooches stamp sets of their choice to the winner as well.
Comments must be posted by midnight (MDT) on Sunday, December 4th. Winner will be posted on Monday, December 5th.
Have a fabulous weekend friends...so glad you stopped by!
xx
Kim
What a happy card! That little bird in your room is so cute. Thanks for the chance to win...especially your stamp sets.
ReplyDeleteYour card is popping off the page. The bright colors and textures are wonderful. For me, the creative layout is what really makes this card a stand-out. donna
ReplyDeleteLove the colour combo, works well with the stamps too :)
ReplyDeleteKim, Love the sweet bird and the fabulous color combo!
ReplyDeleteLove all those buttons and colours! Cute card, Kim.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card! Love the bright colours and all the buttons. Great design!
ReplyDelete1 - i LOVE the room! i would be UNBELIEVABLY inspired and happy if i got to craft in a space like that all the time! FAB choices!
ReplyDelete2 - the bird!! OH MY GOOMIE, he is just the cutest little thing and makes me grin!
3 - your card TOTALLY mimics the whole feel of the room and the bird, and it just OOZES happy! i love it.
Okay...it doesn't get cuter than this!!!
ReplyDeleteOMG your card is so adorable..love the colors you have used so bright and fun:)
ReplyDeleteFirst, I love your little bird decor... He's so cute! Then the card you made as a tribute to him is almost a perfect match... *smile* I'd love more cool inspiration, so I'm in for the chance to win the magazine, oh and more stamps are a bonus! Thanks for the chance...
ReplyDeleteSuper fun card! I love the bright and cheery colour combo
ReplyDeleteI love the colors in your card! The little bird just pops on the front!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love this color combo!!! That inspiration piece is perfect with the stamps you chose on your card.
ReplyDeleteYou inspired me to go into my huge button stash to make one like yours, so adorable.
ReplyDeleteHow cute! Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteSweet card Kim!
ReplyDeleteThat little bird is jusst adorable and I love how you've captured his fun personality in your card :)
ReplyDeleteJenny x
Your little bird is soo cute! I love how you were able to duplicate that on your card. Very fun!
ReplyDeleteSo cute and funny! The colors are so happy!
ReplyDeleteA cute inspiration piece and such an adorable card!
ReplyDeleteWow! You nailed it! I love the birdie! Too cute! TFS CallyAnn
ReplyDeletehttp://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com
OMGosh, I just love that bird in your craft room! The yellow is soooo fun. I would love to see the rest of your room!
ReplyDeleteYour card is just perfect... love the color combo, the fun buttons, and of course the sweet birdie.
That bird is darling...a road runner maybe? And your card is so fun reflecting your inspiration piece.
ReplyDeletehttp://carolescreativecritters.blogspot.com/
Your card is adorable Kim! I love the little rooster:)
ReplyDeleteThat is one cute card that can't help but make someone smile! How fun & cute--both the card and the little birdie in your craft room!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful color combo, I just love that little bird! What could be better than giveaways like these?
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card and it is great to just look around the house (and ignore the mess).
ReplyDeleteSUPER CUTE!!! LOVE the bright and happy colors with that awesome bird!
ReplyDeleteWOW what a great color combo...I so love your card...it is just too cute...what an awesome giveaway...looks like Santa is coming early... Thanks
ReplyDeleteAdorable card, Kim! Love the cute bird with all the colours with the buttons as topping!
ReplyDeleteADORABLE!!! I LOVE that color combo!!! SOOOO cute!!!
ReplyDeletehousesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com
Your bird is so unique! The card is a perfect complement. ;)
ReplyDeletevery fun!
ReplyDeleteSandra ltb
fun card!!! and i loooove your new sets!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteLove your inspiration bird. And I love your card. I like all the different sized buttons and the layout. Lots of visual interest.
ReplyDeleteA chance to win Paper Smooches stamps? Uh, yeah! Count me in! :D Your card and inspiration piece are adorable! Wish the issue were filled with fun inspo like that one!
ReplyDeleteAdorable. I have this set and LOVE it. So many fun options. I love how your stamp setsa inspire me! I♥ Paper Smooches!!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Love how bright it is, and how you tied in the color of your walls. The bright buttons are a fabulous touch. So sweet!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great magazine. Thanks for sharing your ideas and being so generous with your giveaways! :)
ReplyDeleteOhMyLanta! your card is wonderful! I love how you not only used the bird as inspiration, but the background wall and the cabinet! Perfectly wonderful! Thanks for the chance for another great PS giveaway!
ReplyDeleteFun blog hop and great colors on your card!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable card! Love the colors and the buttons.
ReplyDeleteLOVE that bird, It really makes you feel happy when you look at him. and your card, what can I say... PERFECT! Great colors,very brigth and fun. =)
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable card! You captured the inspiration piece perfectly!! cute cute!
ReplyDeletei recently became a proud owner of your stamp set !!noe you are inspiring me in such a fantastic way to use it ASAP !!love,love,love it !!!
ReplyDeleteThe card is adorable - love the inspiration and the use of color!
ReplyDeleteHa! That bird is certified cuteness! I love the inspiration and the card! Great job! PS - GREAT GIVE AWAY!!
ReplyDeleteLove the colours of your card, the punched circles and buttons. The bird is SO Cute!! Such a fun and happy card!!
ReplyDeleteWOW! I love this card. So colorful and fun!! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteSuch an adorably fun card! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win fun prizes :)
ReplyDeleteaww...love your card. That bird is so adorable. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteAAAAAdorable!! Love this, pinned it!
ReplyDeleteREALLY cute card! I love everything you make; it's just ALL wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteYour inspiration bird is adorable and I love the card that you got from it! SO fun!
ReplyDeletewhat fun, cheery colors! That bird is fabulous and your stamp really does him justice.
ReplyDeletetoo cute for words! TFS!
ReplyDeleteAdorable little blue birds. What a great card.
ReplyDeletecstephenson at q dot com
You have so many amazing cards in this issue, Kim, and this card is just so bright and fun. I love it!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable and fun card as always, Kim! Love the bright, cheery colors.
ReplyDeleteThat is adorable...the hop is really inspiring!
ReplyDeleteI love that color combo! cherylwingetataoldotcom
ReplyDeleteabsolutely love the colors and the fun button placements, what a great photo for inspiration!
ReplyDelete-rachel w k
rwkrafts.blogspot.com
love that cute little turquoise bird!
ReplyDeleteYellow walls Kim?! Simply brilliant!!! I love that hue, it's so bright and cheery-my fave color is orange, so my craft room has splashes of it inspiring me all the time...but this yellow is gorgeous ^_~ I may have to pay my home improvement center a visit and see about adding this shade to a wall or two in my studio too! As for the card that was inspired by your adorable bird accent, it's absolutey charming! Your attention to detail is impecible-Thanks for sharing and inspiring my crafty little soul everyday.
ReplyDeleteI love your little birdie and your card too! So bright and fun and full of life.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful inspiration and beautiful card! Those colors are so inviting! Thanks for the awesome chances at some awesome giveaways! You rock!!!
ReplyDeleteSo adorable! Thank you for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI love this!!! I love the colors, I love your inspiration piece, I just love what you did with the card!!! So cute!
ReplyDeleteSo incredibly cute, Kim!
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy card!
ReplyDeleteI love this card...its so fun.
ReplyDeleteI love this color combo too! So happy and cheery for during the dead of winter. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and the bird!
ReplyDeleteOh, Kim!! You rocked this inspiration piece--LOVE that little chick image!! LOVE your colors too! LOVE LOVE LOVE:)
ReplyDeleteOh I love your whimsical fun card! Love the large circles randomly on the card!
ReplyDeleteI am a bird addict, so I love your birds!!! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteAn absolutely adorable card from a very cute piece of inspiration. Really like your card!
ReplyDeletesuper cute!
ReplyDeleteI love birds too. Yours is so cute!
ReplyDeleteYou have outdone yourself. Love the inspiration piece and the card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect pick-me up- card! Bright colors...cute bird...
ReplyDeletesoooo cute
ReplyDeleteSo cheery and fun.
ReplyDeletefun & fabulous! love this!
ReplyDeleteAw, Kim, how cute is this little blue bird??!! Great inspiration and sweet, sweet card creativity!
ReplyDeleteDarling! So.very.cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win what looks like an awesome publication!
what great colors! love the buttons!
ReplyDeleteEek! What a stinkin' cute birdy! It's easy to see why you chose him for your inspiration piece, and your interpretation is awesome!
ReplyDeleteCute bird! Thanx~prhmangel@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteLove your take on the bird. So cute! Makes me wanna look around my house for inspiration. :D
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card - I can tell exactly what inspired you : ) Thanks for the chance to play!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Primary colors are my favorite to work with!
ReplyDeleteThis is totally sweet! I just LOVE your card--the colors are grand. :)
ReplyDeleteLove those colors and your inspiration! thanks!
ReplyDeleteOhhhh, I hope that I win!!!!!! I love the birdie, and can see why he inspired you.
ReplyDeleteWow Kim! What a perfect match your card is to your inspiration! Love both of them :) Thanks for the chance to win extra goodies - would love to win your stamps - along with the Get Inspired!
ReplyDeleterebeccadunham at hotmail dot com
KIM KIM KIM, that's adorable!!
ReplyDeleteFAB card and I love the inspiration! Thank you for the opportunity to win the mag as well as your awesome stamps.
ReplyDeleteGreat link with your inspiration and card you created.
ReplyDeleteLove both the inspiration piece and your card. Would love to hold this magazine in hand and ink your stamps. TFS
ReplyDeleteawesome inspiration piece! thanks for the chance to win!!! xxo
ReplyDeleteThat is truly fun! Love those bright colors!
ReplyDeleteThat sure is a cute little bird and card!!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable card and I love your bird (and yellow walls!!). Thank you for the chance to win! :)
ReplyDeleteWOW!! I just love your stamps... So generous of you to include that... Love the card. The birds are so cute!
ReplyDeleteSo very cute, I love the colors!
ReplyDeleteCarol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com
Yellow rooms make me think I'm trapped in an egg yolk! LOL But since I love your stamps, I'm just glad you find it inspirational and sunny and can get your creativity on in there. ;)
ReplyDeleteKim, your cards are always beautiful.. Thank you for sharing and friendly yellow is a fave of mine too.. so cheery.. I am looking forward to collecting your fabulous stamps.. Pay day isn't until next week so I have my wish list ready.. LOL
ReplyDeleteThat bird is so cute and the colours are gorgeous. Love your card!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so sweet! My birthday is Dec. 6th what a great present your giveaway would be!
ReplyDeleteLove the little bird. Your card really captures him.
ReplyDeleteOh cuuuuuute - I love your little birdy statue and your card take on him is darling!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun and cheery lil' card!
ReplyDeleteKindest regards,
Jennifer
very cute bird. love your yellow walls!
ReplyDeleteso cute. Love your inspired card and the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sunny and happy card, Kim! Really cute design, too!
ReplyDeleteso adorable..love the bright yellow inspiration.. thanks for the chance to win..hugs
ReplyDeleteIt's like that bird was made to be a Paper Smooches inspiration! What a super-cute card.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your cute little bird and the colors of your project. So wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThat little bird is just so darn cute! The colors of your project are just perfect!! So cheerful. Connie G
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute little bird - I love your pretty card, too!
ReplyDeletelove the "robins egg" blue with the yellow and cranberry colors. so cute.
ReplyDeleteLove your card! The colors are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteEek! I love your take on the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThe colors and the happy expression of the bird are reflected perfectly in your card!! LOVE!
ReplyDeleteso cute and so cute!
ReplyDeleteHe's so cute! He and the card would brighten up any room.
ReplyDeleteYour little inspiration guy is so adorable and your card fits so perfectly!
ReplyDeleteWell done Kim -- you've really captured your inspiration piece in your card. Love cute birds too.
ReplyDeleteFabulous Kim! Love your card and your cute inspiration birdie.
ReplyDeleteSusan xxox
http://stamponme.blogspot.com/
THANKS for sharing!! What a fun INSPIRATION piece!! LOVE the colors!!
ReplyDeleteHave a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)
The little birdies are just too cute. Love the colors.
ReplyDeletei love your little birdy piece! and i have this set of yours! love it! your card is so fun & cheery!
ReplyDeleteOMGosh what a sweet little birdie! LOVE your inspired card too!
ReplyDeleteAWK! When I saw that little bird, I just smiled and though, "Wow...how cute is that?" Then when I saw your card.....OMG!!! Loving the colors and way those buttons echo that round little bluebird! Adorable!
ReplyDeletelove your inspired card. I feel it's just amazing how and where inspirations can be found.
ReplyDeleteOh, that is such a perfect yellow color on your wall! Love how you used the colors and the bird for your card =) TFS!
ReplyDeleteI just love your card, the colours are awesome :) Dinky
ReplyDeletegreat take on the inspiration. thank you for sharing. rush88888 at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteWow what an awesome design!! Love the buttons :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE it!!! Great take on the bird. The colors are bright and cheery!
ReplyDeleteYour cute bird has me chirping as I smile. Thanks for sharing your inspiration - it is contagious!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card! I love the color combination you used.
ReplyDeleteOh this so cute!! Love your design.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card!
ReplyDeletesuper cute card, kim! makes me smile.
ReplyDeleteLove how you used every aspect of the bird and his surroundings in your card!
ReplyDeleteThe reciever of that Lil' guy would have to have a nice day after seeing him! Very Sweet.
ReplyDeleteso cute--love your take on this bird!
ReplyDeleteSo cheerful! I love this.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card. Very bright, fun, and cheery. The happy little bird gave me a chuckle. He must be the bluebird of happiness. lol
ReplyDeleteVery cheerful and cute. I love the colors!
ReplyDeleteJanet L.
leachm8@aol.com
What a cute bird! This challenge looks like fun for all involved.
ReplyDeleteThat is one cheerful card! Made me smile.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love whimsical stamps that's why I'm hoping I win this mag AND your stamps, too. Really wanting to try out Paper Smooches!
ReplyDeleteCute bird card - I love the button accents and colors.
ReplyDeleteLove the cheery color combo!
ReplyDeleteslrdowney at hotmail dot com
I love this idea for the inspiration challenge...I'm going to have to give it a try! And your card turned out adorably!!! :) Thanks for the chance to win, I'd love to get inspired by the magazine and choose two PS stamps!!
ReplyDeleteWOW ~ you really hit the nail on the head with this blue bird and your yellow walls. The buttons really add a lot of pop. What a fun challenge!
ReplyDeleteI love the texture and the cute blue birdie!
ReplyDeleteSuch a happy card...love it! TFS
ReplyDeleteBeth Anne in PA
woody42997ataoldotcom
Very cute and cheerful card ! love ur stamps!
ReplyDeleteThat just matches perfectly love the bright blue bird he's just so cute & really sweet stamps :) thank you for the chance
ReplyDeleteTotally adorable!! LOVE the blue bird, he's too much fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
Love your inspiration and that darling card!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors combo, so much fun!!
ReplyDeleteWow, your card is right on with your inspiration. The colours and the little image of the bird are great together.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! :)
That bright blue bird just makes you GRIN!!
ReplyDeleteLove the bird accent and your card! I checked and checked - It is 4th today and will be 5th on Monday lol
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Love the white circles and the texture you created with the yellow paper. Great card! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteKatie B.
love this bright cheery color combo. Shirley NW
ReplyDeleteGreat color combo and I love the use of the big circles!
ReplyDeleteI just love your inspiration! So cute, and your card is super cute!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI love your color inspiration and that little bird is so cute!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card! Love the circles and bright colors.
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