I hope you have been tuning into Paper Crafts Connection all week long! We've been having a blast debuting our new special issue Card Creations: Get Inspired.
It's a fabulous special filled with all sorts of seriously gorgeous cards. Even better? Every card was inspired by a normal item you would have in your home. Some of the inspiration pieces were kitchen items, some jewelry, some clothing, home decor, etc. Well, you get the idea. Like I said, Paper Crafts Connection has featured some great sneak peeks this past week. Also, Moxie Fab World is rolling out the week with a clever host of challenges - I wish you would play along!
In honor of "playing along", I'm going to share an item from my home and the card that I was inspired to create. Ready?
First, here's my cute handbag. I know - fun, right? I actually bought it on one of my trips to Utah and I've just loved using it. It never fails to get compliments, too!
So, here's the card I made. It's pretty obvious that several things inspired me; the color, the design and the stitching. But, I did want to "simplify" the effect. So, I used just one row of blocks (I corner rounded 1" squares) and went with only one line of stitching. I was lucky enough to have the perfect color felt, so I die cut a few layers and added one stacked flower to the top.
I pretty much love how it turned out! What do you think?
Before I run, I wanted to share a couple shots of Teri and I frolicking in the Caribbean with our issue of Get Inspired!
Leave me a comment about who you think really needs to "get inspired" -- Teri's Zonkey or my cigar smokin' Castro? Hee, hee. You will be entered to win a FREE copy of Card Creations Get Inspired!
Later.
The zonkey is inspiring all by himself, but Castro definitely needs some help!
Posted by: Chris Cross | December 02, 2011 at 06:39 AM
I say castro needs to get inspired.
Posted by: Kelly Jo | December 02, 2011 at 07:03 AM
Looks FABULOUS! LOVE the stitching, incidentally I love the bag too!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | December 02, 2011 at 07:12 AM
You guys look like you had way too much fun ... but is there such a think as too much fun?? I don't think so. What fabulous memories and hilarious pics!
Posted by: Lillian Child | December 02, 2011 at 07:16 AM
Very Orla Kiely.
Definitely Castro.
Posted by: Sue Bone | December 02, 2011 at 09:21 AM
Definately Castro! The Zonkey is pretty cool.
Posted by: Sarah Anne | December 02, 2011 at 10:12 AM
Awesome card, Kim! And I can't concentrate on your photos cause I'm too jealous of your tropical adventure!
Posted by: Angela Fehr | December 02, 2011 at 10:31 AM
This is AMAZING, Kim!! I LOOOOOOOOOVE your style! THANKS for the chance to win:) sbmmhoover at yahoo dot com
Posted by: Sav O'G | December 02, 2011 at 11:25 AM
Love the bag and love the card even more!
Posted by: Sandie Herron | December 02, 2011 at 11:32 AM
It's Castro for sure! Great card, love your take on your inspiration purse!
Posted by: Linda K | December 02, 2011 at 11:32 AM
Great card! Love the colors too!
Posted by: Donna S. | December 02, 2011 at 11:36 AM
Love that purse! Great inspiration.
Posted by: Emily | December 02, 2011 at 12:05 PM
I think the Zonkey...most definitely. The clean and simple card created as a result of the inspiration piece is very clever and colors are perfect! Did you handwrite the sentiment? Very cute!
Posted by: ALOC | December 02, 2011 at 12:13 PM
what a great bag to take inspiration from! Beautiful CAS card!
Posted by: Maria Matter | December 02, 2011 at 12:24 PM
Such a perfect card from that lovely bag- you're making me want to go through my closet to see what I can come up with!
Posted by: Kay Demonbren | December 02, 2011 at 01:05 PM
This is absolutely fabulous!!! So creative - love everything about it : )
Posted by: Marlene (cards4u) | December 02, 2011 at 01:21 PM
Love your card and awesome inspiration! I think Castro needs to be inspired most :D!!
Posted by: Emily Keaton | December 02, 2011 at 01:25 PM
For sure Castro. Love the inspiration and the result! :)
Posted by: Lee | December 02, 2011 at 01:30 PM
Wow Kim - I love this card and the purse - I must be shopping in the wrong places - I live in Utah and have never seen a bag like this :) Hmm, I think Zonkey looks already pretty inspired so Castro probably could use it more!
Posted by: Becky D | December 02, 2011 at 01:34 PM
The donkey is in shock at the fabulousness of it all, whilst Castro seems to be flirting with the mag bearer a bit. Your card is terrific.
Posted by: Yolanda | December 02, 2011 at 01:43 PM
Love love love your card. Well dont know about the donkey or Castro but I definitely need and want to get inspired...lol.
Posted by: Isha | December 02, 2011 at 01:48 PM
The zonky looks just terrified by what it sees so I guess he needs it more... :) Lovely bag and card, too!
Posted by: Agata | December 02, 2011 at 01:53 PM
I gotta say Castro looks more interested while Zonkey just looks crazy! Can't wait to get a copy of this!
Posted by: carol in seattle :) | December 02, 2011 at 02:00 PM
I love your card and your inspiration photo!
Posted by: Betty B | December 02, 2011 at 02:17 PM
Wow! Your bag is fantastic...you sure nailed that card! I love them both!
Posted by: Jill W. | December 02, 2011 at 02:44 PM
I say Zonkey needs the inspiration!
Great card today!
Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com
Posted by: Carol B | December 02, 2011 at 03:04 PM
Very cool Kim. I love the stitching on your leaves!
Posted by: Lisa Lara | December 02, 2011 at 03:12 PM
Lovely card Kim. Zonkey looks like his brain is overloaded with ideas from the magazine already! I think Castro needs more work to get him inspired.
Posted by: Tanja S. | December 02, 2011 at 03:23 PM
what a great card... the colors were great and vertical sentiment was awesome.. thanks for sharing
Posted by: liz terrazas | December 02, 2011 at 03:36 PM
I vote for the odd - Zonkey.
Great card. Really captures the purse design.
Posted by: MaryLouH | December 02, 2011 at 04:57 PM
Gracious - your purse is FABULOUS and I love the mod take you gave it in your card! I don't think the zonkey needs any more inspiration - looking at his eyes I think he has had all he can handle just from that one little peek ... it had better be Castro :0)
Posted by: Nerina | December 02, 2011 at 05:16 PM
I think Teri must have inspired the Zonkey since it's eyes are bugging out of his head! lol So Castro needs some inspiration! It lookslike y'all must have had fun!
Your card is fun...love the sentiment
Kindest regards,
Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer Ferrell | December 02, 2011 at 05:25 PM
fabulous card. love the inspiration too.
Posted by: Chunyuan | December 02, 2011 at 05:28 PM
What a terrific take on your cute bag!! Castro reading PaperCrafts - who knew?!?! ;) Castro looks like he needs inspiration more - the zonkey has those great stripes for inspiration!
Posted by: Sharon D from Canada | December 02, 2011 at 05:59 PM
That zebra? Definitely is digging the inspiration. :D Beautiful card!
Posted by: Lindsey | December 02, 2011 at 06:03 PM
LOVE your handbag--so pretty!!! Fabulous card. I do believe that Zonkey might need some inspiration.
Posted by: Marilyn Nimmo | December 02, 2011 at 06:22 PM
Fabulous handbag and I love the card you made. Very CAS.
Posted by: joy | December 02, 2011 at 06:28 PM
Your card is awesome! The stitching adds a lot to it!
Posted by: Tanya C. | December 02, 2011 at 06:35 PM
Zonkey looks like he's gettin inspired already with the magazine! I would say castro needs a little help!
Posted by: Jessica reyes | December 02, 2011 at 06:35 PM
That Zonkey just cracks me up! Your card is gorgeous and that little bit of stitching is the perfect touch!!
Posted by: Michelle Mathey | December 02, 2011 at 07:15 PM
Love that card!
Posted by: Pai | December 02, 2011 at 07:25 PM
I'm thinkin' that frisky Mr. Castro could do with some inspiration.... *smile* (Love your card... those leaves make me smile....)
Posted by: Cindy (Scrapcollectr) | December 02, 2011 at 07:41 PM
The Zonkey looks very inspired already, his eyes are crossed looking at all the amazing ideas in this issue! Love your purse and the card, not sure which one I love more...
Posted by: Diane M | December 02, 2011 at 08:13 PM
Great bag and complimentary card. I think Castro needs to get inspired (and retired).
Posted by: Susan | December 02, 2011 at 09:03 PM
LOVE the card and that BAG ROCKS too!! =)
LOVE the colrs also MY FAVORITE!!
I think castro is needs to get REINVENTED!! You two looked like you had fun spreading the GOODNESS!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett | December 02, 2011 at 10:05 PM
I am going with the Zonkey!
Posted by: Chris E. | December 02, 2011 at 10:51 PM
fabulous card! love the color combo!
Posted by: ivy | December 02, 2011 at 11:25 PM
Ohhh that is oh so fabulous!
Posted by: Ashley N Newell | December 02, 2011 at 11:44 PM
Wow, fab card and I LOVE your gorgeous handbag too!
Posted by: Lynne in NI | December 03, 2011 at 12:41 AM
Lovely handbag, and great card too! TFS =)
Posted by: Marie / Legojenta | December 03, 2011 at 02:18 AM