Inspired by #81 {with Kelly Lunceford}

Hello and welcome to Inspired By All The Little Things! This is a bi-weeklyinspiration challenge blog and each month we feature a wonderful designer who inspires us as an artist!

*Please note, the link up will be added shortly...

This week I have invited the talented and lovely, Kelly Lunceford!

I am always in awe of Kelly's style! She effortlessly throws papers and colours and stamps together, creating mini works of art! Kelly has been a guest here before...but I just had to ask her again! She inspires me so much!

I asked her a few NEW questions....

1. What is the name of your blog? When and why did you start it?

My blog is called Flutterbyatomicbutterfly and I started it in January of 2008 as part of a design team requirement.

2. How do you start a card? What’s your “process”?

I start my designs by following my mind's eye. I generally can envision where I want my design to go and then my brain lets my hands do the rest! It's so much fun to see my imaginings come to life!

3. How were you inspired by the inspiration for this challenge?

I took a very literal approach as I picked the elements to create for my card. I knew I had a very similar flower image and the vintage label was just begging to be recreated! The soft blue of the glass was easily represented with distress ink and die cut vellum. I couldn't resist adding a few seashells as well!

4. What’s one technique you dislike when crafting?

I'm not sure exactly how to explain this (ha ha)...there really aren't any techniques that I dislike, just when the end result isn't showcased in a pleasing way.

Here is Kelly's card using this week's inspiration!

The challenge designers have also created a card for this week's inspiration! These ladies just inspire me SO much!!! I hope you will play along with us this week! We would love to have you join us!

Kimberly Lackenbach

Kim's Cards & Crafts

Kim was inspired by the Queen Anne's Lace flowers and the labels on the bottles.

LauraJane 

After Hours Ink & Flowers

Inspired by the Greens and script labels

Leigh Penner 

To The Full  

Leigh was inspired by the white flowers with green stems in glass bottles,

as well as the old script lettering on the bottles.

Marcie Sharp
 Sharp Designs

Marcie was inspired by the pale blues and greens and the flowers in the vases.

Sheri Gilson

 Paper Crafty's Creations

Sheri was inspired by the glass bottles filled with beautiful flowers.

Silke Ledlow

 My Life

Silke was inspired by the colors and the flowers.

Wanda Cullen

  Cullen-ary Creations

Inspired by the earthy colors and trio of bottles

We hope you will play along with us!

The linky will close on Friday, March 16th at 11:55am. (PST)

Some simple rules to keep things organized and enjoyable:

• Please use the graphic for your post and link back to this post.
• Any posts that are offensive will be removed.
• Please comment on the submissions of others...we all love the support!
• Yes you can combine with other challenges but NOT other inspiration challenges please.
• Have fun and challenge yourself!

An InLinkz Link-up

Inspired by All the Little Things #42 with creative guest Nina Forsyth

Hello and welcome to Inspired By All The Little Things! This is a weekly inspiration challenge blog and each week we feature a wonderful designer who inspires us as an artist!

Lesley here! We had a tremendous snowfall and I have been without power! No cell phone either, as it wasn't charged enough to last! Ack! But the power is back on and here is the challenge inspiration for this week! Sorry for the late start!

This week I have invited...

Nina Forsyth

I asked Nina to share a bit about herself...

1.      What is the name of your blog? When and why did you start it?

My blog is “Notes by Nina” and can be found at ninascardart.blogspot.ca. I actually did not start my blog, my sister did and she gave it to me as a Birthday present in 2008. She has always been more in touch with social media and felt I should share my cards.

2.      What is your style of card making?

Truthfully, I have no clue what my style is. I love layers and they are my go-to when I am stuck. I am trying to getting better at CAS cards, so when life gets busy I can still get in some craft time.

3.      Who inspires you as a designer?

I have to choose one person...that is a tough one! I can't really single anyone out. I have found inspiration from so many people; from the seasoned creators, to those just discovering this fabulous addiction. I am often surprised at what catches my attention and motives my creativeness.

4.      What sort of things inspire you as a card maker? Photos? Sketches? Other designers?

I am inspired with sketches and/or inspiration images. I come up with my best ideas when I am asked for a specific card and usually on a tight timeline. I struggle most with colour challenges.

5.      Share something about yourself that we may not know?

I like to listen to audiobooks when crafting, it makes me feel like I am multitasking.

Here is Nina's card using this week's inspiration!

The challenge designers have also created a card for this week's inspiration! These ladies just inspire me SO much!!! I hope you will play along with us this week! We would love to have you join us!

Kimberly Lackenbach-Kim's Cards & Crafts

LauraJane- After-Hours Ink & Flowers

Leigh Penner - To The Full  

Marcie Sharp- Sharp Designs

Sheri Gilson-Paper Craft's Creations

Silke Ledlow - My Life

Wanda Cullen - Cullen-ary Creations

We hope you will play along with us!

The linky will close on Friday, February 10th at 11:55am. (PST)

Some simple rules to keep things organized and enjoyable:

• Please use the graphic for your post and link back to this post.
• Any posts that are offensive will be removed.
• Please comment on the submissions of others...we all love the support!
• Yes you can combine with other challenges but NOT other inspiration challenges please.
• Have fun and challenge yourself!

Inspired by All the Little Things #38 {Creative Guest-Broni Holcombe}

Hello and welcome to Inspired By All The Little Things! This is a weekly inspiration challenge blog and each week we feature a wonderful designer who inspires us as an artist!

Lesley here!  We are back after a lovely Christmas break with our families! We hope you enjoyed your holidays too! Happy New Year!

This week I have invited...Broni Holcombe to be our Creative Guest!! 

I asked Broni to share a bit about herself...

1. What is the name of your blog? When and why did you start it?

You can find me at Splashes of Watercolor.  I started blogging in late 2007 when I was on the Splitcoaststampers Dirty Dozen design team.

2. What is your style of card making?

I have evolved over the years and find that I prefer a clean and simple style, mostly using watercolors and/or Copic markers.

3. Who inspires you as a designer?

There are so many talented designers out there now and I find inspiration everywhere.  Some of my favorites are Kay Miller for her watercoloring and clean designs, Debbie Olsen for her Copic marker artistry, and Maile Belles for her simple and unique design technique.

4. What sort of things inspire you as a card maker? Photos? Sketches? Other designers?

I love finding inspiration on Pinterest from other card makers and also from the many wonderful challenge blogs out there in blog land.  I'm especially partial to sketches.

5. Share something about yourself that we may not know?

That's a tough one.  How about the fact that I once hula-hooped for 2.5 hours straight!  (It was in a contest.  Many years ago.  Yes, I won!)

Here is Broni's card using this week's inspiration!

The challenge designers have also created a card for this week's inspiration! These ladies just inspire me SO much!!! I hope you will play along with us this week! We would love to have you join us!

Kimberly Lackenbach-http://kimcreate.blogspot.ca/

LauraJane- http://ahiaf.blogspot.com/

Leigh Penner - www.leighpenner.blogspot.com  

Marcie Sharp- http://cardmakinchaos.blogspot.ca/

Sheri Gilson-http://papercraftyscreations.blogspot.ca/

Wanda Cullen - http://cullen-arycreations.blogspot.com/

We hope you will play along with us!

The linky will close on Friday, January 13 at 11:55am. (PST)

Some simple rules to keep things organized and enjoyable:

• Please use the graphic for your post and link back to this post.
• Any posts that are offensive will be removed.
• Please comment on the submissions of others...we all love the support!
• Yes you can combine with other challenges but NOT other inspiration challenges please.
• Have fun and challenge yourself!

Inspired by Silke Ledlow & Christmas

Hello and welcome to Inspired By All The Little Things! This is a weekly inspiration challenge blog and each week we feature a wonderful designer who inspires us as an artist!

Lesley here!

This week I have invited the talented Silke Ledlow! Silke is one of my most favourite designers. I have had a crafty crush on her for such a long time! I love the way she creates such clean, crisp and elegant designs. Welcome, Silke!

Silke Ledlow

I asked Silke to share a bit about herself...

1. What is the name of your blog? When and why did you start it? 

Hi everyone! My blog name is “My Life”….. A little over 10 years ago when my three girls were little, I needed to escape the everyday craziness for a few hours and decided to give      scrap-booking a try. I quickly realized, that I had tooooo many pictures and not enough time. Shortly after my scrap-booking failure I was introduced to stamping and immediately enjoyed crafting cards….the rest is history. Along with card making I discovered the “Splitcoaststamper” world. I also followed the trend of creating my own blog to feature my creations.  My first post was actually on 9/16/2007.

2.  What is your style of card making? 

To be honest it depends on my mood…I have been a roller coaster over the years, but I think I would categorize myself between “Clean and Simple”and “Classy and Elegant”.

3. Who inspires you as a designer? 

Amy Sheffer, Laurie Schmidlin, Laurie Willison, Sheri Gilson, Tracey McNeely, 

Gina K., Melanie Muenchinger, and the list could go on and on!

  

4. What sort of things inspire you as a card maker? Photos? Sketches? Other designers? I’m a big fan of color and sketch challenges…plus any kind of inspiration challenges like “Inspired by All the Little Things”. I’m also very lucky to be part of some design teams, so my inspiration is coming from everywhere!  

5. Share something about yourself that we may not know?
I’m big into College Football. My favorite team is the University of Alabama..…ROLL TIDE!!!  I also enjoy watching my girls play school and club volleyball. We recently moved back to the great State of Texas and I’m loving it!!! 

Here is Silke's card using this week's inspiration!

The challenge designers have also created a card for this week's inspiration! These ladies just inspire me SO much!!! I hope you will play along with us this week! We would love to have you join us!

Kimberly Lackenbach-http://kimcreate.blogspot.ca/

LauraJane- http://ahiaf.blogspot.com/

Leigh Penner - www.leighpenner.blogspot.com  

Marcie Sharp- http://cardmakinchaos.blogspot.ca/

Sheri Gilson-http://papercraftyscreations.blogspot.ca/

Wanda Cullen-http://cullen-arycreations.blogspot.ca/

We hope you will play along with us!

The linky will close on Friday,December 9th at 11:55am. (PST)

Some simple rules to keep things organized and enjoyable:

• Please use the graphic for your post and link back to this post.
• Any posts that are offensive will be removed.
• Please comment on the submissions of others...we all love the support!
• Yes you can combine with other challenges but NOT other inspiration challenges please.
• Have fun and challenge yourself!