Thursday, April 21, 2011

Splat Stationery


Today is the last day to enter the six Moxie Fab challenges in celebration of 350 Cards and Gifts!

I took this opportunity to complete a project that has been on my list for a loooooooong time.

Just in case you are wondering (which you probably aren't) - I have a list of ideas that grows and grows but seldom gets tackled! 
 
I add to my list whenever inspiration strikes - and I find inspiration in the strangest places.

This project was inspired by a trip to Home Depot - a place that I love.
 
Just like Courtney over at Paper Crafts Mag - I am a Sucker for Color! 
 
I can spend HOURS lost in the sea of paint samples - who KNEW there were so many shades of yellow!?!
 
 Anywho - while I was at Home Depot, I stood in the paint section and noticed all the splattered paint that "decorates" the area where colors are mixed. 

To most people, these splatters are just a big 'ol mess. To me? INSPIRATION!

The result:  
Splat Stationery 
(I made that up all by myself!)
 
My first goal was to find a stamp set that featured paint splatters...and look what I found at Michaels!


(click for the full link)

*Just-My-Luck Alert*
Of course, only a few weeks after hunting down this stamp set - Papertrey Ink released their Grunge Me stamp set, which ALSO features splattered paint images!

Here's the final project:

I don't know what I love more - the simple, yet messy note cards - or that packaging!!

 

 


 

How fun are those paper spirals!?!
Be sure to head over to Moxie Fab to see all the other wonderful card sets that have been entered into challenge....lots and lots and lots of inspiration!

Thanks for stopping by for some Damask Love!

 

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9 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    you are a genius!! love this

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  2. Donna B.April 21, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Those look great! I may have to get my 40% coupon and head to Michaels later!!

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  3. Kelly SchelskeApril 21, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    This is awesome Amber, love it!

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  4. RobinApril 21, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    wow! Really fab notecards... I can relate with 'the list'!!
    Robin

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  5. LindsayApril 21, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    AWESOME Amber! Love the tin and oh my those notecards are so fun! Great idea! Love your term too, heehee!

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  6. Jessica WekenmanApril 21, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    This is really cool and fun and adorable! I really love it!

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  7. Meredith MacRitchieApril 21, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Awesome Amber! I love the paint bucket as your packaging, what a great tie-in!!

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  8. Ulina / Apricot BubblesApril 22, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    Your set looks really fabulous! LOVE the splats!!
    Your blog is so colorful - love that!
    Sunny greetings from Austria,
    Ulina

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  9. Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking EditorApril 22, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Hey Amber! Thanks for linking this up to the Card Set Challenge in celebration of 350 Cards & Gifts Week in the Moxie Fab World! Good luck in the random drawing! :)

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