tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post8763403410746415230..comments2024-03-28T03:23:23.959-04:00Comments on Simplicity by Lateblossom: Inspiration Week: Day 4Susan Raihalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03018860599601419989noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-67498802757570677632010-09-25T15:27:45.549-04:002010-09-25T15:27:45.549-04:00My inspiration comes from the world that is my bea...My inspiration comes from the world that is my beautiful farm-nature in all its glory and all the seasons surround me and I am never with something to be grateful for and to inspire me!Diane Standish(crazeedi)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01104775020434917956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-58435093665769403872010-09-25T01:16:26.489-04:002010-09-25T01:16:26.489-04:00A lot of inspiration comes from the people I'm...A lot of inspiration comes from the people I'm making the cards for. What would they like, does it fit their personality and life style. It's fun to be thinking of the person I'm making the card for and what their reaction might be when they open it.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12951568277040079935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-50504925140956122612010-09-24T23:48:24.067-04:002010-09-24T23:48:24.067-04:00Outside of papercrafting sources, I look at magazi...Outside of papercrafting sources, I look at magazines, catalogs, and ads for inspiration. I have been inspired by commercials on TV, and also by my kids' clothes. There is inspiration all around us, we just have to open our eyes and minds to see it!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06921796643732720523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-66477003957823244452010-09-24T22:56:07.518-04:002010-09-24T22:56:07.518-04:00For some reason I find inspiration in shopping bag...For some reason I find inspiration in shopping bag designs and in bedding (especially Macy's) - and I have no clue why - but it works for me every time! Thanks so much for all that you share and for the chances to win!GirlGeek101https://www.blogger.com/profile/11312015417795456251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-66739018693554340382010-09-24T17:03:07.438-04:002010-09-24T17:03:07.438-04:00Inspiration is definitely all around once you star...Inspiration is definitely all around once you start looking. Home magazines or flyers with display rooms are a good place. Bags, fabrics and packaging another place I've seen great designs and colour schemes.Heather Thttp://cardz.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-5307052935019221242010-09-24T11:37:24.013-04:002010-09-24T11:37:24.013-04:00Patterns on women's tops or mens shirts or tie...Patterns on women's tops or mens shirts or ties have been of inspirations of design. Also interesting and unusual color combinations that might catch my eye. I do love your clean and simple look and gravitate back to that so often. <br />Donna<br />2realtors@cox.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-70632099248082139472010-09-24T11:24:38.626-04:002010-09-24T11:24:38.626-04:00I need to up my colour use. I used to be so 'p...I need to up my colour use. I used to be so 'pale' and hesitant to use bright colours. I get inspiration for this use from the paint chips and the brochures that are in home/paint stores.<br />These questions really make you think about your 'craft'.Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04694993517152935937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-26070885193177804082010-09-24T11:22:43.757-04:002010-09-24T11:22:43.757-04:00Oh my gosh, I save tons of things, tags off of clo...Oh my gosh, I save tons of things, tags off of clothes, pieces of the JoAnn's fabric flier, gift bags, napkins, etc. I have a little box that I put them all into. LOL <br />Paulette S. in MOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-70767464446683823052010-09-24T10:54:32.738-04:002010-09-24T10:54:32.738-04:00Books and more books inspire me. I use the public...Books and more books inspire me. I use the public library weekly and, as well as novels, I bring home books on art, interior decorating, and gardening - a photo or illustration will catch my eye as having possibilities for a card layout or colour combination.<br /><br />This is such an interesting week on your blog - love all the pieces you're writing on inspiration.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07741064223875062517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-79679310290797444012010-09-24T10:39:01.466-04:002010-09-24T10:39:01.466-04:00I recently found great inspiration while walking a...I recently found great inspiration while walking around a furniture store. The room vignettes that had been decorated by professionals used some very interesting colour combos. I made notes of several because they were very pleasing to the eye and something I would never have thought to put together.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04190973925217883178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-7732712772338943762010-09-24T10:21:50.431-04:002010-09-24T10:21:50.431-04:00Actually, I get some of my best inspiration from m...Actually, I get some of my best inspiration from my local scrapbooking store. I love just wandering through the patterned paper aisles. A single spectacular piece can trigger idea after idea for me.darlawelchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02292476363440680577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-24349461259531421582010-09-24T10:11:16.971-04:002010-09-24T10:11:16.971-04:00Love these colors!
I find newspaper ads, colorful...Love these colors!<br /><br />I find newspaper ads, colorful fabric, and even junk mail can get my creative juices flowing!freidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02012420782193501031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-4043825097320356822010-09-24T10:04:07.838-04:002010-09-24T10:04:07.838-04:00I love to look at colors and textures at fabric st...I love to look at colors and textures at fabric stores. When I'm at home I like to look through magazines.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11179526987071940196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-82882829111012564092010-09-24T09:24:46.911-04:002010-09-24T09:24:46.911-04:00LOVE those cards inspired by the toiletries!
you a...LOVE those cards inspired by the toiletries!<br />you amaze me!!<br />my most interesting inspiration happened one evening when i was making a moroccan chicken dinner. i put the spices in the pot, cinnamon, paprika, cumin, ginger, allspice. they were such a beautiful mix of browns, reds, gold. i went upstairs and made a card with circles of those colors. fun!!<br />thanks for the giveaway. you are such as awesome soul!!<br />hugs,<br />martyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-26362147067052685542010-09-24T09:23:20.254-04:002010-09-24T09:23:20.254-04:00I look for color inspirations from magazines. Most...I look for color inspirations from magazines. Mostly home and garden types. bright cheerful colors, fun colors, and subdued colors--all in one place!Donna Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-34816183998427133382010-09-24T09:21:34.236-04:002010-09-24T09:21:34.236-04:00Catalogs I get in the mail for sure! Magazine arti...Catalogs I get in the mail for sure! Magazine articles, too.cheryl l.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-58620126965250083352010-09-24T08:50:44.182-04:002010-09-24T08:50:44.182-04:00My absolute FAVE inspiration for cards comes from ...My absolute FAVE inspiration for cards comes from the clothing I see on other people, or sometimes in our own closets. At the store where I work, I have seen so many gorgeous sweaters, jackets and tops that I go home and scribble down the patterns and colors.Colleen Dietrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00040402653622873853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-77192640986265543532010-09-24T06:50:41.883-04:002010-09-24T06:50:41.883-04:00Outside of blogs and SCS, my main source of inspir...Outside of blogs and SCS, my main source of inspiration is either magazines or my SU catalog.Dorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03365905998420493841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-69112230001436275292010-09-24T06:43:51.729-04:002010-09-24T06:43:51.729-04:00More wonderful projects. I look at the pattern an...More wonderful projects. I look at the pattern and designs of people's clothes.....Karen Dunbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11282324487256249657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-63830144988047181842010-09-24T06:13:50.533-04:002010-09-24T06:13:50.533-04:00Home furnishings at Target or in home decorating m...Home furnishings at Target or in home decorating magazines! What inspiration!Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01471066275420400220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-1017325315946699112010-09-24T04:00:25.624-04:002010-09-24T04:00:25.624-04:00I would say fabric!! The clothes we wear often hav...I would say fabric!! The clothes we wear often have some amazing motifs and color combinations.Ujjwalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13421917750971929115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-16840969059847858472010-09-24T03:34:30.696-04:002010-09-24T03:34:30.696-04:00Weirdly enough, I find inspiration sometimes in ca...Weirdly enough, I find inspiration sometimes in catalogues and newsletters, especially fun ones with lots of pictures :)Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05791460180694556492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-44925093622512089732010-09-24T01:14:04.759-04:002010-09-24T01:14:04.759-04:00I get inspired by beautiful patterns on fabric and...I get inspired by beautiful patterns on fabric and placing of geometric shapes !Manasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09047521877241721589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-42678583090263556752010-09-23T23:41:59.785-04:002010-09-23T23:41:59.785-04:00Your cards are beautiful and your generosity is ex...Your cards are beautiful and your generosity is exciting!! I am hoping to win...thank you for everything you do.GirlGeek101https://www.blogger.com/profile/11312015417795456251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-70824300342170442862010-09-23T22:32:10.765-04:002010-09-23T22:32:10.765-04:00I get inspired by advertising - catalogs like Crat...I get inspired by advertising - catalogs like Crate and Barrel, and store displays, like the neatly arranged towel displays.Beach Girl 115https://www.blogger.com/profile/02739336027269498087noreply@blogger.com