Challenge #330 - Mood Board

Welcome to Inkspirational; we're delighted you're here.

We've just wrapped up our Santa challenge and, because the festive season is upon us, we're continuing with our Christmas/Holidays theme. For the next two weeks, you're invited to draw inspiration from the mood board below. 

What catches your eye: the holiday sentiment in a chalkboard style, the wood grain and brick background, the images, the pleats and folds that create a 3D effect, the neutral colours, the festive, peaceful vibe? Perhaps a combination of elements? So many possibilities...

Reminder: please remember that mood boards are created as 'inspiration,' offering multiple avenues for you to explore. Let us know what sparked your creativity; we're excited to see your interpretations. 

Inspiration from the Design Team:

Julia

Pia 

Marlena

Nonni

Carol

Marina 

We look forward to seeing you in the gallery with your takes on the Mood Board.

The Link will be open until Friday, Dec. 13 @ 11:59pm (GMT)

We'll be back on Saturday, Dec. 7 with a Reminder Post and Top Picks for Challenge #329.

Top Picks Challenge #328 and Reminder Post - Challenge #329 - Word Prompt - Santa

 Welcome to our two part post.

First, a reminder that you have until Friday, Nov. 29 at 11:59 pm (GMT) to play in Challenge #329 -Word Prompt - Santa - found HERE. 

Second, Challenge #328 closed with 83 entries for our Designer's Choice - LAYER IT. From layered dies cuts, to layered stencils, to layers of colour (pencils/watercolour), to layers of clothing...and much more...you definitely nailed the layers theme! Thank you for sharing your creativity with us and, in so doing, making selecting Top Picks even more challenging! It's a good problem to have; we so appreciate your enthusiasm.

Our Top Picks:

Deanne

Deanne's shaped card is delightful - and the nautical-themed layers make it extra special. Lucky 6-year-old receiving this card!

Jackie C.

Jackie created layers with an assortment of patterned papers, but her real layering talent comes from the layers found in her pencil colouring. A work of art, indeed - and little wonder that she's become a colourist for the designers of these images.  

Donna

An array of layered die cuts can be found on Donna's cards; perfect for framing the beautiful image.

Joanne

Joanne's pink and white background layers are a pretty stage for her beautiful assortment of layered snowflakes. Gorgeous!

Congratulations to our Top Picks; please take your badge.

Challenge #329 - Word Prompt - Santa

Welcome back to Inkspirational; we're delighted you're joining us.

According to the calendar, we are about 39 days to Christmas and it will be here in a blink. We know many of you have started - or finished - your Christmas/Holiday cards, but for those who need a little extra oomph or those who love Christmas creating, our Word Prompt Challenge may have exactly the inspiration you need: SANTA. Anything Santa-themed, be it Santa himself, Santa clothing, Santa mustache and beard, Santa glasses, Santa expressions, etc., is welcome. 

Inspiration from the Design Team:

Julia

Marlena

Marina 

Carol

Pia 

Nonni

We *Ho Ho Ho* hope that we've inspired you to play along with us.

What style of SANTA will you share? Looking forward to seeing you in the gallery.

The Link will be open until Friday, November 29 @ 11:59pm (GMT)

We'll be back on Saturday, November 23, with a Reminder Post and Top Picks for Challenge #328. 

Top Picks Challenge #327 and Reminder Post - Challenge #328 - Designer's Choice - Layer It

 Welcome to our two part post.

First, a reminder that you have until Friday, Nov. 15 at 11:59 pm (GMT) to play in Challenge #328 -Designer's Choice - Layer It - found HERE. 

Second, Challenge #327 closed with 91 (yes, you read that correctly!) delightful Seasonal-inspired cards/projects.  Every season and an accompanying occasion was represented; so many ideas for year-round card-making. Thank you so much for embracing this theme with such enthusiasm. As usual, selecting top picks is a challenge when you're all so deserving of being highlighted.

Our Top Picks:

Stef

Stef's snowy winter night scene captures the winter/holiday season wonderfully; such a beautiful card.

Pauline

Pauline's soft, vintage Christmas ornaments card is a work of art; her painting with distress oxides is absolutely amazing.

Janja

Janja describes her card as as taking us "to the sea on a sunny autumn day" and she has accomplished precisely that with her lovely, tranquil, seasonal scene.

Congratulations to our Top Picks; please take your badge.

Challenge #328 - Designer's Choice - Layer It

Happy November (where has the time gone!) and welcome back to Inkspirational. We're delighted you're joining us.

For the next two weeks, we're inviting you to draw inspiration from Carol's Designer's Choice prompt: LAYER IT.  Layered die cuts, layering stencils, layering stencils with layered die cuts, layer cakes (made with layering stencils and die cuts LOL), layers of clothes, layer of ink...as long as we can see, or you can explain to us, how you've 'layered it', you're more than welcome to join the gallery. 

Inspiration from the Design Team:

Julia

Marlena

Nonni

Carol

Marina 

Pia 

Looking forward to seeing your "Layer It" creations in the gallery.

The Link will be open until Friday, Nov. 15th @ 11:59pm (GMT).

We will be back on Saturday, Nov. 9th with a Reminder Post and Top Picks for Challenge #327.

Top Picks Challenge #326 and Reminder Post - Challenge #327 - Seasonal

 Welcome to our two part post.

First, a reminder that you have until Friday, Nov. 1st at 11:59 pm (GMT) to play in Challenge #327 -Seasonal - found HERE. 

Second, Challenge #326 closed with 25 fabulous mood board-inspired entries. In my view, this was a challenging mood board, but all of you who played along proved otherwise! From colours, to images, to the 'vibe': you showed cleverness and ingenuity in your approaches. Thank you! As usual, selecting top picks is a challenge when you're all so deserving of being highlighted.

Our Top Picks:

Nance

Nance's mushroom garden and gnome capture the colours of the mood board in a most charming, whimsical fashion.  So cute!

Anke

Anke has certainly captured colours and images from the mood board with her beautiful Penny Black stamp; a lovely Autumn scene, indeed.

Trina

Trina has created a gorgeous vase of sunflowers; wouldn't you love to have this bouquet in real life? Fabulous take on the colours and image found on the mood board.

Congratulations to our Top Picks; please take your badge.

Challenge #327 - Seasonal

Welcome back to Inkspirational; thank you for joining us.

For the next two weeks, we invite you to draw inspiration from our SEASONAL-themed Challenge. 

Here's a quick description of the challenge:

We invite you to consider the four seasons - Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter - and create cards/projects based on occasions +  images that are quite 'specific' to those seasons.
For instance:

• Spring: Mother's Day, Easter, flowers, etc.
• Summer: summer vacations, school's out, weddings, beaches, Fourth of July, Canada Day, etc.
• Fall: harvest, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Remembrance Day, etc.
• Winter: Christmas, Hanukkah, winter activities.

These are just a few ideas to get you started; the team also has some fabulous inspiration for you.

Julia

Carol

Marlena

Pia 

Marina 

 

Looking forward to seeing your SEASONAL cards/projects in the gallery.

The Link will be open until Friday, Nov. 1 @ 11:59pm (GMT)

We will be back on Saturday, Oct. 26th with a Reminder Post and Top Picks for Challenge #326.

Top Picks Challenge #325 and Reminder Post - Challenge #326 - Mood Board

 Welcome to our two part post.

First, a reminder that you have until Friday, Oct 18th at 11:59 pm (GMT) to play in Challenge #326 -Mood Board - found HERE. 

Our teammate, Nonni, has designed a beautiful card to give you more inspiration.

Second, Challenge #325 closed with 28 fabulous headwear themed cards. Thank you so much for embracing this challenge with an assortment of fabulous toppers. As usual, selecting top picks is a challenge when you're all so deserving of being highlighted.

Our Top Picks:

Fran

Fran's kitty is very stylish in her fancy witch's hat. Fabulous showcase of headwear.

Arlene

Arlene asked "What better headwear for a Viking than a helmet?" and we had to say nothing - especially when they're on cute critter Vikings!

Caroline

Caroline's trio of bears are all ready for cooler weather; their matchy-match hats and sweaters are delightful.

Jenny

Jenny's tote is filled with fabulous beach necessities, including a pretty sun hat. Perfect for sunny days on the sand.

Congratulations to our Top Picks; please take your badge.

Inkspirational Challenge #326 - Mood Board

 Welcome to Inkspirational; we're delighted that you're joining us.

For the next two weeks, we have the mood board, below, as inspiration. Autumn hues mixed with pretty blues and teals, fall leaves, a sandy shore, pretty sunflowers, a butterfly, decorative threads, woodgrain, wisps of light, circles, squares...and so much more to spark ideas.

Reminder: please don't feel that you need to replicate photos from the mood board in their entirety. Rather, mood boards are created as 'inspiration,' offering multiple avenues for you to explore: colours, images, textures, designs, shapes, the 'vibe'...and that's just a start. One element or a combination of several: the options are plentiful.  Let us know what caught your eye; we're excited to see your interpretations. 

Source: https://reallygooddesigns.com/mood-board-examples/

24. Autumn Vibe Color Palette Moodboard, designed by Ayesha Akhtar

Inspiration from the Design Team:

Marlena

Pia

Julia

Carol

Marina 

Have fun playing with this mood board; we look forward to seeing your creativity in the gallery.

The link will be open until Friday, Oct. 18 @11:59pm (GMT).

We will be back on Saturday, Oct. 12 with a Reminder Post and Top Picks from Challenge #326.