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Jul 03 2009

Inkspirations Inspiration Challenge # 9 with a new Guest Designer!

Published by Makeesha at 8:37 am under Guest Designer, Inkspirations Design Team, Inspiration Challenge

Hi again,

Well it is an exciting day today, because I get to share with you, who the Inkspirations Challenges Guest Designer for July is!!!! This month we have the wonderful and most talented stamper from Arizona USA, Nancy Riley!!! I have admired Nancy’s work for some time, and it is such an honour to have her be our Guest Designer!

Here is Nancy’s Bio and photo

I reside in Phoenix, Arizona (U.S.), have been married for 19 years, and am a mother to a teenage daughter and a teenage son. I am employed full-time by a local school district and will be beginning a new position this coming fall. I have been an avid stamper and papercrafter since 2002, and became a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator in 2005. I began designing my own creations in the summer of 2007, and enjoy sharing my them on my blog, *iSTAMP <http://stampinat6213.blogspot.com/>* and on splitcoaststampers.com in my member gallery, *stampinat6213 <http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=41782>*.

I have had the honor of being Featured Stamper #48 on SCS, Sketch For You To Try Guest Designer Oct. ‘08, and Stampin’ Up! Dec. ‘08 WOW! Art File Winner … and NOW, Makeesha’s Inkspirations Guest Designer for July ‘09!!! Thank you, Makeesha! I’m thrilled to be participating in your challenges this month as Guest Designer!

I have no doubt that Nancy will blow us away with her amazing creations each week!

Now who is ready for a new challenge? You i hope

This week we have an Inspiration Challenge for you all, so have fun with this. You have so much freedom, and option to interpret the image whichever way you please.

Here is the image:

My inspired creation for you:

For this card I have used Rose red cardstock for the base, and mounted a square of Pretty in pink cardstock, and some designer paper I pulled out of an old folder that matched perfectly! I added a strip of Rose red DSP which is from the Raspberry tart DSP pack from Stampin’Up. The image is from the Pun Fun stamp set along with the greeting. I have stamped both onto watercolour paper, and watercoloured them with my stamp pads, and Aquapainters. I embellished with Pretty in pink taffeta ribbon, and brads. I have distressed the edges with my cutter kit, and added some sponging for added effect. I hope you likes

Now be sure to check out the Design Teams creations, because they will be nothing short of amazing!

Nancy - Guest designer

Want to play along? - here are some guidelines.

If you would like to play along, all you need to do is follow the directions:

1. Make your creation following the challenge ie, sketch, colour, or inspiration image.

2. Load your creation up onto your blog or a public viewing forum like Splitcoast Stampers, with a direct link back to the post on this website, so that others viewing the post will know where the challenge has come from, and it is courtesy to do so.

3. Then come back to this post so that you can add your name and link in the Mr. Linky!

You have until the Thursday the 9th July midnight to get your entries linked.

I will pick a winner and an honourable mention on Friday 10thJuly.

I hope you have fun with this one, and do try to give it a go! I can’t wait to see what you come up with.

Love Keesh

19 Responses to “Inkspirations Inspiration Challenge # 9 with a new Guest Designer!”

# Karen Thomason 03 Jul 2009 at 9:35 am

I bow to Nancy! roflol!! Love that girl and am totally excited to have her part of our DT for July! Wooohooooo!!

Your card is just beautiful for this week Keeshie - looking at your card actually made me want a cuppa! lol Its really cold here tonight!

Luv Dot
x
# Debbie Pammenton 03 Jul 2009 at 10:13 am

WOW WOW WOW - a fabulous new challenge, a brilliant card and an amazing guest DT - will have to make sure to put my thinking cap on this week!
xXx
# Cindy Majoron 03 Jul 2009 at 12:36 pm

Hey, Keesh

I have been a fan of Nancy’s work, too, so I am psyched to have her on board with us for July! Great choice!

I love your challenge card! That background paper is per-fect for today’s image. And I have a soft spot for Pun Fun, as well… Well done!

Have a fab weekend,
Cindy
# Renéeon 03 Jul 2009 at 3:05 pm

oooh, gorgeous creation, Keesh! and congrats to Nancy!!!
# NANCY RILEYon 03 Jul 2009 at 3:49 pm

Makeesha, thanks for all the kind words, and THANK YOU for the honor of being your Inkspiration Guest Designer of July!!! I am thrilled to be a part of such a talented group of stampers … you’ve got one impressive design team!

I love your card for the inspiration challenge! I almost went the coffee/tea route too!
# Kristy Youngon 03 Jul 2009 at 4:01 pm

OOh gorgeous card Keesh, love the inspiration this week. If i get out of this hospital I will have to put my thinking cap on and see what delish creations I can come up with.
Kristy xo
# Amy Flemingon 04 Jul 2009 at 5:18 am

Oooh la la , we are spoilt to have such a talented guest designer this month!!! I might have a break for the month and make No cards hehehehe
Keesh you nailed this challenge,
Have a great weekend
Amy
# Kirsty Brownon 05 Jul 2009 at 10:45 am

Oh my Nancy Riley! I have been one of her blog haunters for quite some time! What an absolute honour to design right beside Nancy! I’m loving this gig! LOL!
Absolutely fabulous card Keesh! I love it. Sorry about the lack of comment love. I need to pick my game up a bit! LOL
Thanks again for an awesome challenge yet again!
Love Kirsty
# sueon 06 Jul 2009 at 5:18 am

Hi Keesh, hoping you’re feeling better after all the tooth dramas. Well, you’re certainly keeping me on my toes - I found this weeks challenge very CHALLENGING!! Managed to come up with something though, thanks for the inspiration. I love Nancy too - have been a big fan of her blog for quite a while.
Take care,
Sue
# Tracey Oldon 06 Jul 2009 at 7:24 am

OOh this was a hard one keesh. I think mine might be abit clean looking but at least it gave me a reason to do a little stamping.lol. Great picking having Nancy as the guest designer. I love looking through her blog. Hope your teeth are feeling better.
Traceyxx
# Cindy Bankson 06 Jul 2009 at 8:29 am

Hi Keesh,

Thanks for another great challenge, a real thinking cap one. Looking forward to seeing whats in store for next time. Love your card, your watercolouring is fantastic.

Cindy
# Shelleyon 06 Jul 2009 at 10:18 am

Hi Keesh

Love this challenge. I instantly had a stack of ideas rolling around in my head but had trouble getting them into a finished product
There are so many different interpretations of this challenge so far. I love what you did with it, and I’m looking forward to seeing the rest of them!

Love
Shell
# Sallyon 06 Jul 2009 at 11:57 am

Hi Keesh,
I do love your blog. This is my first time submitting an idea - but with a limited amount of supplies and borrowing stamps from my upline. Thankyou for the opportunity to have a go.

Kindest regards
Sally
# Fiona Harrisonon 06 Jul 2009 at 11:03 pm

I inked my brayer for the first time ever. Lovely inspiration pic but rather a challenge. Thanks Keesh,
Fi
# Juliaon 07 Jul 2009 at 4:01 am

I love your card, as usual!
# Sharnee Torrentson 08 Jul 2009 at 12:33 am

I love that gorgeous picture that you’ve picked to inspire us! Thanks for the great sample too! Just stuning!! Hope you like my entry! I’ve not joined in with you before but remember how wonderful your things were at convention so wanted to pop over!
Have a blessed and happy day!
Smiles Sharnee :0)
# Deb Darbyon 08 Jul 2009 at 2:53 am

Thanks Keesh for another great challenge.
I love playing.
Deb x
# KimBon 08 Jul 2009 at 5:19 am

Hi Keesh,
well this was certainly a challenge, I only had one idea so I rolled with that. Thanks for the great cards from you and the DT. I’ll look forward to the next one.

Love Kim
# Lee-Anneon 10 Jul 2009 at 1:28 am

Hi Keesh

This was a great challenge, got me thinking outside the square again. I’m a little late getting it in, having computer issues last night, so I hope you will still accept it.

I hope your doing really well and enjoying the time with your kiddies this week. I love holidays, especially this week as I am having a break too. Back to work next week though

You take care and thanks for all the inspiration you have been sharing these last few weeks. I love the copic colouring you have been doing and hope to be able to see your stash sometime soon.

Love Lee-Anne