Just Believe Inspiration Is Everywhere!

Stampin' Up! Just Believe and Word Play

So many people have asked me where I get my inspiration.  I guess I never really think about it, I just create.  But the question began to haunt me.  Where DO I get my ideas.  After the Stampin' Up! Convention in July I made a stop in San Francisco and was in line at a Starbuck's thinking about that very question.  I placed my order and was adding stuff to my half caff when I looked down and thought - Inspiration is everywhere.  You just have to be open to it.  On that trip I had my camera with me so as I walked through the city I just started taking pictures.  Inspiration was everywhere, from a dress in a window to a collection of pottery, and all the way to the shapes and colors of buildings.  You just have to open your eyes!  Then I ate the chocolate chip cookie!  :-)

 

 

Stampin' Stuff:

Stamp Sets -

• Just Believe Clear Mount (120453)
• Word Play Clear Mount (120651) 

Ink - 

• Whisper White Craft (101731)
• Old Olive Classic (102277)
• StazOn® Jet Black Ink Pad (101406)

Paper - 

• Crumb Cake Card Stock (120953)
• Basic Black Card Stock (102851)
• Old Olive card Stock (100702)

Accessories -

• SNAIL Adhesive (104332)
• Stampin' Dimensionals (104430) 

Tools - 

• 1 1/4“ Circle Punch (119861)

Putting It Together Tips:

• One BIG tip I have is to wait for the Whisper White Craft Ink to completely dry before you attempt to print over it with the Old Olive Classic Ink.  I didn't do that and the Whisper White slightly bled through the Old Olive.  Live and learn!
• By adding the two strips of Old Olive Card Stock to the right side of the card face it balances out the composition, much like on the original.
• For this card I tried to come as close to the original inspiration as I could, however I could probably place the black circle more in the blank space on the right and achieve an equally balanced card.

The Holiday Minis are in!  

Send me your name and address and I'll get one out to you!

  
 

Comments

[Pat Gasko]

1.

Love your card and sentiment. That circle does catch a person's eye. Yep, you're so right inspiration is everywhere we just have to remember to keep an open mind and eye.

[diane oliver]

2.

Very nice Mike. I love all your tips too. So helpful to us newbies in the "original design" category .... thanks for sharing

[kathyc]

3.

Love it! Such a cool card. Bet you could sell those to Starbucks and make a mint!

[Judi 'Stamparooni']

4.

Another beautiful creation! It's interesting how that dark circle works so well. Thanks for the inspiration!

[Terry]

5.

A 'to do' Mike!! Love it.
Really classy with the white on kraft.

[Ida]

6.

Fabulous card and a great interpretation of your Inspiration. It's so interesting to see what inspires people.

[Mary Fish]

7.

Wow, pure class. love the circle . . . really gives a artsy spin. Hugs, M

[Cards by Gina]

8.

Once again, a beauty of a card! I just love it!

[Jessica]

9.

Beautiful card, Mike. I agree that inspiration is everywhere. I'm not always open to it! When I have to make something, then I look throught my magazines, and I almost always get inspiration from an image found in one of them. Thank heavens for card making and scrapping mags! And folks like you, who's blogs I hop to. TFS

[Colett R]

10.

Love the card - I have so many new favorite sets, contended sigh. :-) I really like the lines you created on this card with the images. The black circle pulls in the eye, which is then drawn down to the sentiment - I think it's beautifully balanced in that respect. Thanks for the tip re the craft ink lol!!

[Diane]

11.

Cool card...it's fun to see what inspires others and to see their interpretation of the inspiration piece. No doubt it was the chocolate chip cookie that fueled the momentum. Great card...thanks for inspiring us with it! Good tips!

[Ann Schach]

12.

Wonderful post, Mike! I love the card...classy! This is one of my favorite sentiments!