One of my favorite ways to get the creative juices flowing is to use pictures or objects for inspiration - a launching pad of sorts.
So when I was challenged this past week to use this sock monkey for inspiration - I couldn't wait to play. Here is the card I put together - obviously inspired by the color combination and lines. Fun! The stamps I used are from the batch I received last week - more specifically, Wishes from Technique Tuesday. You know me and my love for sentiment sets!
I used Whisper White Pigment Ink from Stampin' Up for the White and Jenni Bowlin's Chili Powder Red for the sentiment.
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My husband got home safely from Chicago again last evening. I promptly handed over the reins and fell sound asleep in my rocking chair. Not sure how long he'll be home for this time.
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Today we are relaxing. Although I might have to get dressed to take the teenager out for shoes this evening. And church pants
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Although if we're supposed to get rain on top of this flash snowfall we got this morning - I might put that off a night or two....
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As for today - I'm creating. And it's good.
this is perfect!
Posted by: Laura | February 21, 2012 at 11:40 AM
What a beautiful card! Your stamping is so crisp! I am in awe.
Posted by: Claire T | February 21, 2012 at 07:48 PM
Sharyn, this is so simply perfect! I love how crisp that sentiment is....I can't wait for this set :)
Great job on the challenge!
Posted by: Tanis | February 21, 2012 at 08:43 PM
I love the colors!
Posted by: Jennie M | February 21, 2012 at 09:34 PM
Perfect in every way! LOVE it!!!
Posted by: Kris Chirhart | February 22, 2012 at 08:50 AM
Very nice, Sharyn!
Posted by: teri | February 23, 2012 at 01:38 PM
Great take on the "monkey"!! I wish I could stamp as nicely as you! How do you get each & every little spot to ink up & stamp so clearly?? What is your secret? I'm serious..I really want to know!
Posted by: Carol Metully | February 26, 2012 at 12:45 AM
Great color combo from this cute monkey!
Posted by: Sue D | February 27, 2012 at 08:45 PM
I can see the monkey blowing the seed puffs! Very cute!
Posted by: Julie A | February 28, 2012 at 07:26 PM
I love the white on blue. beautiful!
Posted by: Kas | February 29, 2012 at 12:40 PM
I love the simplicity of this card and the way the textures of the paper add complexity.
Posted by: Kim H. | February 29, 2012 at 12:49 PM
Your red and blue look great together!
Posted by: Sharon Gullikson | February 29, 2012 at 01:07 PM
I like the subtle flower on the subtle blue. Then a couple of punches of red. Great job.
Posted by: B. Poteraj | February 29, 2012 at 01:13 PM
I am obsessed with Dandelions, so this card is calling to me!! I'm going to have to copy it!
Posted by: Renee Carpenter | February 29, 2012 at 01:16 PM
Simple but oh so pretty!
Carol B
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Posted by: Carol B | February 29, 2012 at 01:28 PM
I like the simplicity of this gorgeous card.
Posted by: natasha g.p. | February 29, 2012 at 01:41 PM
It reminds me of a spring picnic in the dandilions. Very nice.
Posted by: Micah G. | February 29, 2012 at 01:47 PM
GREAT CARD!!!!!!! LOVE those curved corners! I always forget my punches! :/ This looks like a SUMMER B.D. card with the Red, White, & Blue! PERFECT!!!!!!!! :)LOVE your inspiration! :)
Posted by: Becky Green | February 29, 2012 at 02:58 PM
I love how simply yet beautiful the card is. Great man colors as well.
Posted by: kari jones | February 29, 2012 at 02:59 PM
Love the shape of this card and the colors....love love love the red checkered ribbon...perfect...
Posted by: sherry gardner | February 29, 2012 at 03:13 PM
Wonderful! Such pretty colors together.
Posted by: NWFlamingo | February 29, 2012 at 04:51 PM
Wonderful card! It says picnic to me...and boy am I ready for a summer picnic!
Posted by: Janet Castle | February 29, 2012 at 06:16 PM
I love the size of the Happy Birthday and that it is vertical! What a fab stamp. The texture on your card is great.
Posted by: Joy Hadden | February 29, 2012 at 09:19 PM
Love this stamp set...and what you did with it. Great card
Posted by: Susan | February 29, 2012 at 09:35 PM
Cute card! Love the look to the flowers and the way they just float.
Posted by: Alison | February 29, 2012 at 11:34 PM
So simple but soooo cute ..... !!!!
Posted by: Bev Gartner | February 29, 2012 at 11:52 PM
Fun card! Love all of the vertical elements! Great job!
Posted by: Phyllis B. | March 01, 2012 at 12:50 AM