Tuesday, August 30, 2011

What Inspires Me?

I always love seeing what inspires others so I wanted to share what inspires me.  Sometimes when I sit down to make one of my scrapbooks it just flows easily and other times I need some help.  That is when I turn to my sketchbook.

I started this book a few years ago from an artists sketch book.  I decorated the front and tied ribbons all down the spine.  Then I added section tabs throughout and started filling it.

There are lots of sketches for layouts.  Some by me but many from magazines.  These blank sketches are great for me because I can see past color and theme and make it work for all kinds of lay outs.

Then there are pages and pages of layouts and ideas that I clip from magazines and pamphlets and really everything that inspires me goes in here.


This collection of sketches and photographs have come to my rescue so many times when I am in a rut and need to get those creative juices flowing again.

So what inspires you?

--Angel


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14 comments:

  1. What a great idea! I just started taking photos of cards that can inspire me. I should do it more often!

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  2. I make dresses and skirts, so I am inspired by wedding dress TV shows, fashion shows, bridal magazines, pattern books, and movies. Sometimes my inspiration even comes from pretty flowers :)

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  3. That's a great idea! All of my notes, patterns, measurements, etc are scattered in a mess around my craft area.
    My inspiration are my two kids and the desire to make homemade things for them that are unique, eco-friendly, and will save our family money.

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  4. When I need inspiration - a shopping trip for new supplies - will motivate me. It's no fun doing the same thing over and over again with the same supplies. If I have new flowers for a wreath - it's such a motivation to create something new.

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  5. This makes so much sense! I know when I do decide to work on my scrapbooks it takes me a while to just get started. Something like this would be a huge help!

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  6. Your inspiration book is a great idea! I have a similar book where I draw my ideas for jewellery designs but I'm not consistent with putting down my ideas and inspirations.

    I like to look at pictures from Victorian times or browse through supply shops or thrift stores when I am in need of inspiration. :)

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  7. I have an inspiration cork board. I cut pictures of trends and colors from magazines and tack them to my board. It looks more like a collage.

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  8. I usually see a vintage piece that needs to be safed from the landfill and is beautiful after I had my hands on it. It's my mind that is my inspiration when I look around.♥
    Thanks for sharing, Angel
    Monika

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  9. Great ideas!! I do a similar thing in my sketchbook, I try to sketch as often as possible :) Niki x

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  10. Sketchbooks are great. I really should get me one. I have a tendency to draw on scrap paper or post-it notes and then stick them on my work bench or umm...lose them. Flowers inspire me, other artist's work sometimes will trigger some idea as well.

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  11. This is why you and Mechelle will be successful! YOU are inspiring me!

    ♥♥♥
    Sue

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  12. That is a cool idea! Seeing other inspirational items, people, and fashion inspires me!

    Stopping by from the CASTTEAM Midweek Blog Blitz!

    ~Blessings!

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  13. That's so cool! I'm jealous! I have an inspiration board that has yet to be used (or hung up) but normally I do have a sketch pad, but it never looks quite as nice as yours lol.

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  14. I like making different things all the time, so new supplies or chainmaille weaves inspire me when I've made enough color variations of the last project.

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