What Inspires You?

Well, I can't believe it, but it's my last Paper Blooms challenge as a member of the design team. For this challenge, we were asked to choose something that inspires us and use it to create a project.

I'm frequently inspired by interior design, whether it be in the magazines I read or the blogs I visit. The colors, patterns, and textures often translate into card ideas for me.

I found this girl's bedroom while surfing the net, and I was immediately drawn to the colors.

I used Brocade Blue, Berry Sorbet, and white on my card. I used one of Leah's blooms, a butterfly, some yummy satin ribbon, and pearls as my accents since the room is for a young female, and I wanted to reflect that femininity in my card.

So, what inspires you? Nature? Your family? Maybe a special keepsake or your very own home decor? Whatever it might be, why not use it as inspiration for your crafting? We'd love to have you play along. Just link up your finished project on the Paper Blooms blog. You do NOT have to use any Paper Blooms; however, if you've got some, why not use 'em?

Paper: Brocade Blue, PTI white
Accessories: crocheted flower (Paper Blooms), Martha Stewart classic butterfly punch, buttons & ribbon (PTI), pearls (Jenni Bowlin, Kaisercraft), rub-on (SU)