Inspired by Art

The blog post today is two-fold, but it is all about being inspired by art.

I was asked to hostess this week's inspiration challenge for the scrapbookers over at SCS and you all know me...I love inspiration that comes from other's art! So I chose an artist that I just recently discovered, Anna Flores. You can see my challenge over on SCS HERE and you can visit a gallery full of Anna Flores creations HERE.

And here is the Anna Flores piece that I chose for my inspiration...

Roses & Chandalier by Anna Flores

And here is my layout...

Supplies used:
*Unity Stamp Co. Enjoy Your Story...Laugh (little row of flowers)
*Unity Stamp Co. Remember Happiness (big flowers)
*Unity Stamp Co. Love Grows (i love u)
*Unity Stamp Co. Her Royal Hat (tiara)
*Scenic Route papers
*Pink Paislee papers
*MM paper
*Penny Lane embellishment
*flat-backed gems
*watercolor pencils
*ribbon
*Martha Stewart border punch & tag

Art Inspiration was also the theme of the Exercise Your Creativity last week so I have a couple of cards to share from that...

This is the first art piece that I worked from...

Blue Seedlings by Erica Vess

And here is the card that I came up with...

Supplies used:
*Unity Stamp Co. Feel the Joy
*MME papers
*ribbon
*copper brads
*corner rounder
*Memories brown inkpad
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And the second piece that I worked with....

Unicyclist with Flowers by Alfred Gockel

And the card that I came up with...

Supplies used:
*Unity Stamp Co. Mardigras Butterfly
*Unity Stamp Co. Endings & Beginnings
*MM papers
*AC vinyl thickers
*MM brads
*eyelet trim
*StazOn jet black inkpad

I love using art pieces to inspire my artwork...it is a great boost for your creative muse!