Rainy Day Creations

Nov 25 2008

Beate’s Inspiration Challenge #33

Published by rainy at 6:30 am under Beate's Inspiration Challenges, Cards, Flourishes

Martha Stewart sets the stage for Beate’s Inspiration Challenge #33 this week. Aren’t these colors just yummy! I used three different Flourishes sets on my card. The leaves are from Flourishes “Autumn Flourishes” set. The table and bowl are from “Summer on the Patio”, and the sentiment is from “Figs and Pomegranates”. The ribbon is May Arts sheer 1″ width in chocolate.

The leaves were stamped first using Garden Green and VersaMark on Barely Banana card stock. A VersaMarker was used to draw on the veins before clear embossing all the leaves. I then sponged and sponged using several different colors ranging from yellows to black at the bottom. The center was left a brighter yellow for the table and bowl. The bowl was stamped, clear embossed and masked. Then the table was stamped and clear embossed. The lemons were colored with SU! markers. A white gel pen was used for highlights. The sentiment was also embossed and popped up on dimensionals.

Be sure to check out the other Inspiration Challenge Team’s blogs!

Flourishes is kicking off the holiday season and everything at Flourishes is JustRite!! They want to make it easy for you to add to your wish list or buy for that special stamping buddy in your life. So starting December 1st, everything JustRite in the Flourishes store will be 25% off!! The Flourishes Design Team will be showing you lots of fun ways you can use these products, and we are giving away some goodies of our own!! Here are the blogs to check out this week for some yummy candy!!

Sunday - Faith

Monday - me (If you haven’t already, be sure to check out yesterday’s post to see all of my JustRite Blog Candy!!)

Tuesday - Cindy

Wednesday - Laura

Thursday - Flourishes Newsletter

Friday - Latisha

Saturday - Julie

Sunday - Winner’s Roundup on the Flourishes Blog

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Stamps: Flourishes ‘Autumn Flourishes’, ‘Summer on the Patio’, ‘Figs and Pomegranates’

Papers: SU! Barely Banana, Chocolate Chip

Inks: SU! Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Yoyo Yellow, Summer Sun, More Mustard, Garden Green, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Basic Black; VersaMark and VersaMarker; Black and White Gel Pens

Accessories: May Arts Ribbon; Leaf Charm; Paper Piercing Tool and Template; Clear Embossing Powder; Distressing Tool; SU! Photo Corner Punch

42 Responses to “Beate’s Inspiration Challenge #33”

# bronihon 25 Nov 2008 at 6:54 am

Your card is a gorgeous interpretation of the inspiration photo, Susan!! I’d just like to BE THERE!!
# Pat (mspfd)on 25 Nov 2008 at 7:04 am

This is such a neat interpretation of Beate’s inspiration. Lovely design and colors.
# Robin Kon 25 Nov 2008 at 7:32 am

Lovely card, Susan! Great job combining multiple stamp sets, too! Very nice interpretation of the inspiration photo.
# Rose Annon 25 Nov 2008 at 7:40 am

Your card is so beautiful, and it almost seems to glow! Gorgeous inspiration card, Susan!!
# Joellaon 25 Nov 2008 at 8:27 am

Oh, Wow! This is absolutely gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing!
# Stacy SCS Twinshappyon 25 Nov 2008 at 8:36 am

Very pretty Susan. I thought of this set first thing when I saw the piece on beates blog. Wonderful card and I so love the ribbon bow.
# peanutbeeon 25 Nov 2008 at 9:54 am

You seriously BLOW ME AWAY everytime I open your blog. Wowzers! Beautiful!
# Gabrielaon 25 Nov 2008 at 9:56 am

Such warmth and elegance! Fabulous colors, and fabulous distressing details. You’re a master!
# Deb Woodon 25 Nov 2008 at 10:41 am

This is stunning, just amazing!

I have an awrd for you on my blog!
# Silke Ledlowon 25 Nov 2008 at 11:54 am

WOW - Susan - another stunning take on the BIC!!! I love this card - so inviting!!!
# Linda C.on 25 Nov 2008 at 2:17 pm

Excellent artwork!
# StampinCathyon 25 Nov 2008 at 4:26 pm

WoW! WoW! WoW! This is just breath taking gorgeous, stunning, and fabulous! I just love your take on this challenge.
# Tanyaon 25 Nov 2008 at 5:59 pm

Oooo pretty!!! Looks like a lot of work, but totally worth it!
I like your new banner too!
Happy Thanksgiving!
# Heather T.on 25 Nov 2008 at 6:48 pm

These colours are so warm and welcoming, beautiful.
# Chris R. from Iowaon 25 Nov 2008 at 7:24 pm

I love the card! Love the distressing and the bottom left hand corner is so unique. Just love it!!!
# stampmonkeyon 25 Nov 2008 at 8:19 pm

Susan, your card is just beautiful! The colors are so luscious, and I love all the distressing and your highlighting. I looked and looked again and couldn’t see…is the leaf under the bow made with shrink plastic? tfs
# Cindy Haffneron 25 Nov 2008 at 9:09 pm

Susan this is just gorgeous.
# Elenaon 25 Nov 2008 at 10:01 pm

Wow! Susan! This card is incredibly beautiful! Gorgeous colors… Really love how you was inspired…
# Desireeon 26 Nov 2008 at 12:43 am

This card is so beautiful! I just ordered the Flourishes November Bundle and with this kind of inspiration, I am so glad that I did!
# Beth Normanon 26 Nov 2008 at 2:59 am

Wow, you did an amazing job capturing the essence of the inspiration. Couldn’t get any better than this!
# Janineon 26 Nov 2008 at 4:00 am

This is just lovely!!
# Jerri Kayon 26 Nov 2008 at 4:21 am

A fabulous challenge card Susan, love the picture!
# Karen Mon 26 Nov 2008 at 4:34 am

Beautiful card Susan.
# Carolon 26 Nov 2008 at 4:52 am

What a wonderful way to coordinate 3 different stamp sets! I love the still life look with the perfect sentiment. Simple and elegant and oh so beautiful!
I love your new banner too! So perfect for your SCS nick!
Have a very happy Thanksgiving Susan
# Nardion 26 Nov 2008 at 5:43 am

Gorgeous! You really have captured the look and feel of the challenge picture. TFS!
# Charmaine Ikachon 26 Nov 2008 at 8:19 am

WOW, Susan, this is just gorgeous!
# Cathyon 26 Nov 2008 at 9:37 am

Gorgeous card! I just love the ambiance - so like the inspiration!
# Jenon 26 Nov 2008 at 8:11 pm

Wow, wow, wow! This is gorgeous!!!
# Dawn Eastonon 27 Nov 2008 at 5:46 am

Simply gorgeous Susan!!!
# Joan Ervinon 27 Nov 2008 at 9:01 am

Absolutely gorgeous, Susan….I just love your take on the challenge with the warm colors and fabulous stamps!!! The table looks like it is in an old Tuscan courtyard…AWESOME!!!
# Olivaon 27 Nov 2008 at 9:13 am

What a serene beautiful card! It’s so inviting that I just want to pull up a chair and sit down, enjoy a nice glass of wine, and take in a nice fallish day…
# Irina B.on 27 Nov 2008 at 9:29 am

WOW Susan, this is just lovely!!
# Karen Don 27 Nov 2008 at 12:56 pm

Karen D Thanks for the chance to win your cards are great I can’t wait to get this cast off to get stamping again
# Justineon 27 Nov 2008 at 2:35 pm

I love everything about this card. The colors are amazing
# Deenaon 27 Nov 2008 at 10:12 pm

Susan, I had to come by and let you know how absolutely gorgeous I think this card is!! I saw it on SCS and I just love it!! Beautiful details and coloring!
smiles,Deena
# Jennifer Buckon 28 Nov 2008 at 12:56 pm

How many ways of wonderful is this, Susan! I LOVE it! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! TFS! Hope you are doing well!
# Becca Feekenon 28 Nov 2008 at 5:00 pm

Wow, wow, wow!! Susan this is drop dead gorgeous!!! You sure know how to capture the essence of a setting!!
# Toshon 29 Nov 2008 at 2:19 pm

This is a real beauty Susan! The table looks like it has a spotlight on it making it glow!! It’s so warm and inviting!! Wow!!
# Bonnie aka raduseon 29 Nov 2008 at 2:32 pm

Holy Smokes! How did I miss this? Wow! Susan, this needs to be framed for sure.
# leslierichon 29 Nov 2008 at 9:42 pm

Susan, this is just beautiful! You have such a knack for these warm and wonderful cards. What a lovely piece this is!
# Sewflakeon 30 Nov 2008 at 4:17 pm

Your talents continue to amaze me, you have really “created” a beautiful picture.
# notimetostampon 02 Dec 2008 at 2:09 am

Susan, this is another totally breath-taking creatoin!!!! Oh my -the colors here just get me — everything is just PERFECT!!!