Tag: Inspiration

Creative Prompt #29: Window

The eyes are the window to the soul.

Marvin, Pella, American, Anderson

King in the Window

Window treatments

Open window

Double and single paned

Window boxes and planters

Your view out the window?

She came in through the bathroom window…

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Creative Prompt #28: Blue

The blues

Turquoise, navy, periwinkle, aqua

House of Blues

Oceans, lakes, rivers, brooks and streams

Blue sky

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Creative Prompt #27: Crave

What do you crave?

Crave Bakery

Midnight cravings

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Creative Prompt #26: House

A shelter, building or structure that is a dwelling designed for habitation by human beings (Wikipedia definition).

What does your house look like?

House of Blues.

House plans.

Dollhouse

House of Cards

House of Pain

Madhouse

House, M.D., a TV show.

Mouse house.

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More Inspiration

I know this must seem like inspiration week to you. I guess it is. Anthony, from French Bull, who commented on Tuesday, sent me wandering around the French Bull website where I found these cool mugs. I don’t collect mugs anymore, however I do enjoy admiring them. I also think they make great gifts. The bottom one reminds me of designs by Anna Maria Horner and Heather Bailey.
clipped from www.frenchbull.com

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Inspiration Tuesday: Dots

Dot Dishes
Dot Dishes

I saw these great dishes at Cliff’s Variety yesterday. I noticed they are by Jackie Shapiro. I don’t know if it is the same Jackie Shapiro that designed the Botanical Pop fabric by Baum Textiles/Windham Hill Fabrics. BTW, I still want some of that turquoise dot that was part of the collection! Anyone who finds 4-6 yards of this fabric will get, at least, a tote bag. Of course, I will pay your costs and shipping for the fabric as well.

French Bull Brand
French Bull Brand

I don’t want a whole set of these dishes, but some bowls might be nice.

rue Manuel Dining Room

A few days ago, I pointed out Suzanne Cabrera’s blog to you. Here is a watercolor from one of the artists, Casey Toussaint, Suzanne highlighted in her blog. I really enjoy art of ordinary things and this watercolor of the dining room fits. I have been trying to do that with my creative prompt responses and think I am getting better. I have a lot of practice sketches to make before I get to this level, but I’ll get there.
Casey Toussaint Dining Room
Casey Toussaint Dining Room

Creative Prompt #25: Magic

Magic is everywhere.

The Magic Kingdom.

Harry Potter and his magical adventures.

Wizards, witches, warlocks, fairies, fairy tales.

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Creative Prompt #24: Remember

What do you remember?

Memory albums and scrapbooks help you remember.

Flash cards help you remember for tests.

Remember when?

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Art and Inspiration

Laume has a nice piece of art posted on her blog, whose source is actually the El Milagro Studios: Little Miracles of Art blog (http://elmilagrostudio.blogspot.com/2009/07/200th-post-and-giveaway.html).

I have been thinking about big, thick, gold, French-Louvre type frames lately as we work on refreshing our living room project. I want to frame an old beveled mirror in that type of frame. This fits right into my thought patterns.

Laume also has some thoughts about inspiration. If you have someone who has inspired you, I would love to hear about it. Post your thoughts to the comments section and I may write about those comments later.

I come from a long line of needlewomen, some of whom I have written about before. One of my great grandmothers would crochet bread bags into little rugs. These rugs were pretty sturdy and we could wipe our feet on them when we came in from outdoors. They just got hosed off when became too dirty.

My mom tried the technique with plastic grocery bags and they worked ok, but weren’t as sturdy. Still it is a good recycling tip, don’t you think?

clipped from laumesstudio.blogspot.com

Actually, that’s a good post theme – who inspires you? In your art or in your life? Pick one (or more) people who have made a difference in your world and let them know. It doesn’t have to be a big thing, just drop them an e-mail or give them a call, mention it the next time you see them face-to-face. It will make their day, maybe even their week, I promise you.
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Creative Prompt #23: Look

Look!

Do  you really look at the world around you?

Look was a magazine.

What do you see when you look into someone’s eyes?

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Creative Prompt #22: Time

Once upon a time.

Time flies.

May you live in interesting times.

Good times.

A stitch in time.

The passage of time.

Dangerous times.

Traveling through space and time.

Having the time of your life.

Times Square.

The time has come.

Time lapse.

Times tables.

Making the big time.

Time capsule.

Frozen in time.

A moment in time.

Tea time. 😉

New York Times.

A stitch in time saves nine.

Time trials.

Time sink.

Lost in time.

Summertime Lime.

The time is now.

Now is the time for all good….

Hang time.

Sign of the times.

Time to lose.

Time Magazine.

Past time.

It’s just a question of time.

Time after time.

Wasting time.

Time to flee.

Time machine.

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