This week's SCS Inspiration Challenge comes from the amazing designs of Sana Designer Ware ... I chose this gorgeous attire to inspire my card design ... I loved the colors and also incorporated some of the patterns found in the photo.
I started by embossing brown cardstock with the Modern Wallpaper embossing folder, which I thought was similar to the pattern seen in the cabinet in the background.
When I went searching for papers in the colors of the inspiration photo, I found the Steampunk Debutante Collection by Graphic 45 which also had an image of this lovely lady. It also made me finally realize why the art in the Alphonse Mucha exhibit at the National Czech and Slovak museum had seemed so familiar to me ... it's the style of many of the Graphic 45 designs.
I used this week's Retro Sketch for my layout adding a Unity sentiment from She Sprouted Wings for the Unity Friends with Flair & some KaiserCraft Latte Pearls (one of my favorite colors). I'm also joining the Embossability Challenge at Daring Cardmakers.
Remember ... you have until Tuesday to leave a comment here for a chance at a box of card making goodies.
What a stunning card! TFS!
Posted by: Chris Dring | January 18, 2013 at 09:43 PM
You nailed that card. Beautiful!
Posted by: Julie O | January 18, 2013 at 09:50 PM
Amazing inspiration photo and amazing card!
Posted by: Michele D | January 18, 2013 at 10:09 PM
Awesome take on the card! Nice!
Posted by: Angel | January 18, 2013 at 10:28 PM
This is stunning!
Posted by: Gaylynn | January 18, 2013 at 10:39 PM
Very very pretty card!! Excellent use of the inspiration photo
Posted by: Diana Fernandez | January 18, 2013 at 10:45 PM
Great design! I love orange and turquoise together!
Posted by: meredith | January 18, 2013 at 11:07 PM
Great card. Love the colors you used.
Posted by: Cindy B | January 19, 2013 at 12:01 AM
I really like the colors of this card. Beautiful.
Posted by: Becky Sorensen | January 19, 2013 at 12:24 AM
I love the bold colors. Very nice!
Posted by: Sheryl K | January 19, 2013 at 02:09 AM
This card transports my mind to magical places. Thanks!
Posted by: Mary Anne K. | January 19, 2013 at 07:55 AM
Your card is Gorgeous!! Love your interpretation of the inspiration picture.
Posted by: Kary | January 19, 2013 at 08:49 AM
This is fabulous! Just beautiful colours and a wonderful car altogether.
Thanks for joining in with The Daring Cardmakers' "Embossability" challenge this week
Posted by: Kathy | January 19, 2013 at 09:55 AM
your colors are just beautiful
Posted by: Corrie | January 19, 2013 at 11:43 AM
The card is gorgeous!
Posted by: jpscraps | January 19, 2013 at 05:34 PM
Well Done!
Posted by: Laura Jane | January 19, 2013 at 06:08 PM
Great card...I hope you'll link up at 52 Card Pickup this week!
http://www.oldbackporch.com/2013/01/52-card-pickup-23.html?m=1
Posted by: Patrice | January 19, 2013 at 06:43 PM
What a stunning card!
Posted by: Jennifer Mitten | January 19, 2013 at 08:58 PM
Love vintage cards!! The colors are stunning!
Posted by: Tina D | January 19, 2013 at 09:15 PM
That embossing is perfect for this! Great card.
Posted by: Amber Sheaves | January 19, 2013 at 10:49 PM
Wow! Lovely card.
Posted by: Jen M | January 20, 2013 at 04:36 PM
This is awesome!
Posted by: Sue D | January 20, 2013 at 07:43 PM
Great artwork! Stunning!
Posted by: Gwen | January 20, 2013 at 08:26 PM
Gorgeous card, and I love that inspiration photo too! Thanks for joining in with the Daring Cardmakers this week x
Posted by: sharon | January 21, 2013 at 12:09 PM
Wow, beautiful card. Thanks for sharing with us at the Daring Cardmakers this week! x
Posted by: Keilly | January 22, 2013 at 04:39 AM