Sunday 4 March 2012

Challenged to inspire!

Something a little different for this month's Stampalot Challenge. Brenda sent all the DT members two kits, the brief being to come up with something using the materials in each kit. There were slight variations in the papers and ribbons (although they were all from the same family of items) but each member's kits were substantially the same, so it is fascinating to see how different are the things we made. As an added twist, you will only get to see one project from each of us today, but you will be able to see the second batch of DT work on 18th March, when we will also be sharing a bit of exciting news with you!

Anyway, you obviously want to know what the challenge actually is for you this month! It's simply

                         * Take Inspiration*

We want you to take your inspiration from any of the DT's pieces of work or the kit itself. You can make anything you like and choose where you take your inspiration from........... perhaps some of the kit colours, pearls and swirls, or maybe one of the DT card designs and go with your own colours. All we ask is that you remember to tell us in your post where you took your inspiration from and of course follow the rules at the top of the Challenge Blog.

The first kit we are showing is called "Pearls and Swirls". This is the kit I received. Details of it are on the Challenge Blog. (I inked the edges of the base card before I remembered to take the photo!)


And this is the card I made from it.


I stamped Hero Arts "Old French Writing" stamp over the background paper, and used Memory Box dies to cut the butterfly, and punches for the flowers. The little dots at the top were cut with an ordinary hole punch, and given a bit of dimension by shaping them with an embossing tool.




The prize for this month is........


......... being carefully selected by Janice right now! But you know it will be fabulous, as always!

So go and take a look at the inspiring work by the rest of the team on the Challenge Blog, and don't forget to check back on the 18th of March for Part Two!



13 comments:

brenda said...

Wonderful use of the kit Lynn, you have brought out the lovely Spring green colours beautifully.

Thanks for all your work for the DT.

B x

Netty said...

Loving how you used all the bits and bobs, a lovely make. x

Sally H said...

I love how you have used the kit, Lynne! Absolutely gorgeous card - so elegant!

Ruth said...

Such a beautiful card - full of dimension. Ruth x

pinky said...

Your card is just beautiful Lynne and I see someone has taken inspiration from it already:)

Tracy said...

This is so elegant and beautiful Lynne. I love how you've used the kit.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Brittany said...

Thank you for your comment on my card.. your card is gorgeous.. thats where i got my inspiration!!
Hugs, Brittany, xoxo
http://www.mymagnoliacardsbybrittany.blogspot.com/piration!!

Lisa Jane said...

oh wow i love what you have done with that stash ... beautiful
Lisa x

PinksyDoodles said...

I love you have used the kit Lynne, your card is so elegant.
Hugs, Clare x

PinksyDoodles said...

I love you have used the kit Lynne, your card is so elegant.
Hugs, Clare x

lisa said...

Your card is beautiful. Lynne. I love the script stamped on the background and your memory box butterfly is stunning.
Hope you are keeping well.
Hugs Lisax

Stella said...

The shape of this card, this gorgeous butterfly and thatswirl and flowers are ginving this card a subtle but very elegant look. Sigh....love it!
XX

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