My inspiration for this came from Michelle's post here. I loved the stitching she added at the top, and the border punch on the bottom. But you all know by now, I don't sew! And I couldn't add any brown to the bottom of mine without it suddenly turning dark and dreary. So I "made it my own!"
What do you all do when the creativity isn't happening? Any tips would be appreciated!
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Stamps: PTI Signature Greetings
Ink: PTI Dark Chocolate
CS: PTI Kraft, Lemon Tart, Vintage Cream, Clear sheet from PTI Stamps
Accessories: Perfectly Paisley Embossing Folder, Spots and Dots Embossing Folder, SU Bigz Beautiful Butterflies, PTI Vintage Cream Satin Ribbon, PTI Dark Chocolate Button
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12 comments:
Rebecca, This turned out great. I loved it :) The colors go sooo well together. Awesome.
I love this! I hear you about the blah moments - that is when I take a break and usually just look at things that other people have made and then I usually get a few ideas into my head about what I was working on or what I wanted to me. Kind of like what you did, but that is what works for me! :)
I love yellow with kraft and the butterfly you used is gorgeous. I think I have that embossing folder too.
Challenges are a good when you need inspiration. Sketch challenges are especially great to give you a starting point and there are tons out there.
Right now I'm feeling blah about reading. I want to read but nothing is appealing to me. I read fast and often and my favorite authors can't write fast enough!
Thats how I have been feeling lately too..just not interested in anything. I'm starting to get over it now though.
Your card is awesome! I like the embossing you did and the colors you chose look so good together.
You worked it out, dog...you made it your own, dog - LOL Dang - you go way back when you are looking at blogs...that's crazy...totally didn't know where this card came from - ha. And mine didn't have Signature Greetings - did I know you bought that set? I think you were holdin' out on me, dog. So glad you're back with a CARD!!
This is so fun! When my mojo isn't working, I do just what you do and look at pics that I've favorited for inspiration. The other thing I do is have about 20 different challenge blogs in my reader - I tend to focus on those that offer prizes LOL. Free stamps or goods is often a great way to get me motivated! lol
this is super cute, love the double butterfly! and the colors are fab! i too am in the same exact funk you are...it sucks and i am tired if it, but i think it's going to have to run it's course...
This is beautiful! I love the color combo, and the layered butterflies are gorgeous! I too find challenges to inspire me. New stamps or paper always get me in the crafty mood too : )
I think you and I are on the same mood level. I've been blah too. But I think I am getting out of it. The fact that my new PTI order should be here in a few days definitely helps. I highly recommend placing an order. ;) lol!
This card is gorgeous. I love how you embossed the butterfly. It's a great layout and that ribbon makes it so elegant. You did a great job!!
This is lovely; it's so light and airy...perfect for spring!
Lovely...love the double cut out butterfly!
You did a great job re-creating the original card. I like the color combo.
I've had many occasions when my mojo went away. In the beginning, I used to try to fight it and keep stamping. But I ended up hating everything I made. I have since learned that when I'm not having a good time to just walk away. I just shut the door to my craft room and don't go back in until I'm feeling creative again. Sometimes that's just for a day or two and sometimes it's for a week. A few years ago I took a 3 month break (yes 3 whole months) because I just wasn't feeling creative. Since I've been blogging though, it hasn't happened as much. Mostly because I find so much inspiration that I want to keep going - when I have time. I have been SO busy lately.
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