Saturday, September 15, 2007

SCS INSPIRATION CHALLENGE 93 - DINNERWARE

Today's SCS Inspiration Challenge 93 involved getting your inspiration from this dinnerware set from Pier One (my fav. store!). Other than that, there were no rules! I picked up on the colors of Taken With Teal, Old Olive, Basic Black and Whisper White. The dinnerware set had a retro/modern feel to it, and the Big Pieces and Little Pieces stamp sets were probably the most modern and retro style of stamp set I own. I went to the SCS Big Pieces gallery (here) for some inspiration, and ended up CASEing this card from allenjeni. I changed only a few things: a) my card is square 5 1/4" x 5 1/4", b) the obvious color scheme from the inspiration pieces, and c) the sentiment from All Holidays. The black circle with the teal flower inside is black CS punched out with the 3/4" circle punch, and the teal flower is stamped on whisper white, punched with the 1/2" circle punch, then popped up on a dimensional.
RECIPE
Stamps: Big Pieces (pg. 120), Little Pieces (pg. 120), All Holidays (pg. 143)
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Taken With Teal, and Old Olive CS
Ink: Black Staz-On, Taken With Teal and Old Olive Classic Ink Pads
Embellishments: Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon
Tools: CM Custom Cutting System (2 1/2" Teal Circle), Circle Punches -- 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1 3/8"
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals

24 comments:

Alex said...

Very pretty - love this! It is a perfect match and I love this color scheme! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Anonymous said...

Those colors are amazing on paper! I always love the black accents. Great card!

Charmaine (CharmWarm) said...

Oh I LOVE it! What a great card! I LOVE the circles behind the focal point. . .awesome!

Anonymous said...

Oh my GOSH!!
What a delightful inspiration ... and you've captured it so perfectly!! You could pair up these cards at Pier 1 in an easy heartbeat! ***clapping***

~Tex

laurie serino said...

Really cool take on the dishes !! Love those vibrant colors ! Also love your tutorial below of the Starbucks crate , such a cute idea !!

Corie said...

This is simply gorgeous!!!

Anonymous said...

You are awesome! I love your cards & projects and I am really glad I found your blog! TFS
Ilene B.

Morning Glory68 said...

What a fun card, Nancy! The circles in the background add so much to the feel of the card. Great card!

Michele Kovack said...

This is such an awesome card! I love this challenge...you did great with it!!! (BTW....Love your banner! I am new to your blog : )

My Paper World said...

So pretty! I love the colours and the circles, it looks fabulous!

kathleenh said...

Love it! I like the white card base, and the way the circles peek out from behind the main image.

Alhambra Club said...

WOW, fantatic, your card really captures the image.

Angie Tieman said...

Wow! YOur card is blow me away gorgeous!! Love the stamps you used, and the big circles behind it, wow! Way to go!

Nicole Anderson said...

I love these beautiful colors individually, so of course with them combined... WOWSERS!!! You did an awesome job!

Anonymous said...

Oh...what a great card for this challenge! I had a hard time with it.

Anonymous said...

That is fabulous!

Rose Ann said...

Wonderful job with the inspiration challenge! I love the colors and your layout!

Trish D said...

Ooh, I really like this card! I peeked at the inspiration challenge, but it was just a bit too funky. You've created something stunning from it, though!

corinnesomerville said...

WOW !!! I absolutely LOVE this !!!!!

Thanks for sharing it :)
Love
Corinne (aka Roxy)

Anonymous said...

Nancy, Your card turned out great! I love the colors in this challenge! Great Job! Tammy

Heather P. said...

Oh wow, Nancy! This is absolutely gorgeous!!

Tina said...

Great interpretation. Love this card.

Tina

Anonymous said...

This is just awesome! What a great take on the dishes! Love, love , love it!

Morning Glory68 said...

oMGosh! What a wonderful surprise to find this card in my mailbox today!! Wow!! Thank you Nancy! You made my week. :D