Purse Inspired
I spend quite a bit of time looking for inspiring images for the Saturday SCS Inspiration Challenge. I have always loved creating cards that are inspired by images.
I fell in love with this wonderful purse by Lula Ballou. I love the way she combined all of the different fabrics with the wonderful cut-outs. The amazing detail (even on the inside of the purse) is so inspiring. She received a runner-up award in the Amy Butler "Sew Inspiring" Contest for her beautiful creation.
I used Basic Grey Sultry DP cut into 1 1/2" panels (finished card is 4" x 8"). I attached the panels to the card front and sewed around the edges and between each panel (I usually sew the panel and attach it to the card after sewing, but this time I liked seeing the stitching on the inside, like the detail on the inside of her purse). I hand-cut a tree branch and punched flowers from kraft cardstock and DP. I added one of my favorite quotes from Rubbernecker to finish the design.
**LOVE** it...great sewing!!! That purse is a-dorable too!!!
Posted by: ~amy~ | May 19, 2008 at 09:59 PM
LOVE the purse and the card it inspired. The sewing is a perfect touch.
Posted by: Susan (rainy) | May 20, 2008 at 03:22 AM
that is AWESOME!!! i actually thought at first that you'd used *fabric*--maybe even the SAME fabric as the purse! totally gorgeous--and what a great quote!!!
Posted by: lauren | May 20, 2008 at 08:19 AM
Perfect! Your card may just be even prettier than the bag!
Posted by: June Houck | May 20, 2008 at 12:54 PM
wow! your projects are so fun & inspiring- love how colorful they are!
Posted by: adrienneleigh | May 20, 2008 at 03:11 PM
simply gorgeous:)x
Posted by: terrie Bailey | May 20, 2008 at 05:59 PM
This is a fabulous card, I love the papers and stitching and well everything about it!
Posted by: Lynn | May 20, 2008 at 07:30 PM
Wow! What a beautifully inspired creation! tfs!
Smiles, Deena
Posted by: Deena | May 20, 2008 at 10:28 PM
Love your card as well as the inspiration piece--great job!
Posted by: Debbie Olson | May 24, 2008 at 12:03 PM
I looooooooooooove Amy buttler and this bag is to die for!!!!!
Posted by: sarah green | May 24, 2008 at 11:03 PM
Thank you for featuring my bag. Your card is super cute - I love all your work. Take care = )
Posted by: Cheryl | June 12, 2008 at 02:38 AM