Trigger Tuesday: Poolside Inspiration
Posted on: Tuesday, April 27th, 2010Today I decided to participate once again in Cath Evaldson’s Trigger Tuesday challenge on her blog Moxie Fab World. This is my second week participating and I have to say that it’s a lot of fun! Usually when I look for inspiration it tends to be on other paper crafting blogs or magazines. Looking for inspiration through photographs is something totally new for me. I really like it because I find it stretches your creativity further. You never know, you may be seeing Trigger Tuesdays on a regular basis LOL.
Soph will be posting our regularly planned Technique Tuesday feature a little later today, so be sure to check back.
The photo that was used as inspiration is this one:
Wood-Slat Sectional from West Elm
The card I created that was inspired by this photo is posted below:
Click on the card for a closer view. You can download a pdf handout on how this card was made HERE. The pdf includes a full supply list along with dimensions and written directions. The DP for those of you that are wondering comes from Stampin’ Up!’s new Island Oasis DP which is being released in the Summer Mini Catalogue and will be available for purchase as of May 1. Just a reminder, don’t forget to check back later today for Soph’s Technique Tuesday post.
Andrea Walford 
42 Comments
April 27th, 2010 at 9:31 am
I love both…………….. I am an absolute fan of green and white and flowers, well what can I say. They absolutely lift me up. Fabulous card Andrea. Love it….
April 27th, 2010 at 9:41 am
Amazing colors inspired a beautiful card. Just looking at your card has brightened my day. Thank you.
April 27th, 2010 at 10:02 am
i love what you’ve done with the trigger. beautiful colors! and i love that background paper, cool!
April 27th, 2010 at 10:09 am
That’s a cute card. I really like the ribbon and how the bow looks.
April 27th, 2010 at 10:24 am
very nice card and the photo…
greetz doreen
April 27th, 2010 at 11:07 am
great stuff – thanx for the inspiration!
April 27th, 2010 at 11:12 am
WOW! I just love your card! It’s actually the colors of my soon to be new master bedroom when escrow closes on our new house! LOVE it! TFS and I look forward to the handout
- Elizabeth D
April 27th, 2010 at 11:13 am
Great card from great inspiration. Who’d a thunk! I guess I’ll try some beautiful photos in the future. Such a nice card.
April 27th, 2010 at 11:15 am
What an inspiring picture! You created a fantastic card. TFS!
April 27th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
WOW! Beautiful card!! Love the colors and your layout. Can definitely see the inspiration. TFS
April 27th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Super cute card! I would love to be sitting poolside right now. Thanks for sharing!
April 27th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
I really like the color combination on this card!!! Thank you!
April 27th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
I like this card alot. The colors and the clean cut just makes this card. Great Job.
April 27th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
This is great, I feel summer is so close…when I look at this card!
April 27th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
Great colour combination and layout!
April 27th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
This is great, I feel summer is so close…when I look at this card!
April 27th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
This is stunning, Andrea! I can’t wait for the info on how you made it. I’m dyeing to know where you got that paper!!!
April 27th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Wow, I love what you pulled from the photo. you increased the pool blue color & it looks great. I think I might try this. I’m like you & use a lot of other bloggers in the business to inspire me. Thanks for the tip. Love the card, looks great as usual.
TFS
Candyce
April 27th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
I love where the inspiration took you! The colors are amazing. I really like the DSP on this card. Can’t wait to see the video and Sophia’s card, too. I look forward to seeing you blog entries every day.
April 27th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
I really liked your card, What a fun challenge. Your card has a feel to it as if you were really relaxing by the pool. I’m going to have to take a few new pics to get my creativity flowing too.
April 27th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
Now this card is wonderful!
Great interpretation of the picture.
Will have a go myself. Thanks for sharing and getting my own creative juices flowing.
Smiles
April 27th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
You did a great job capturing the feel of the inspiration picture and showing it in your card. You make it look so easy!
April 27th, 2010 at 6:02 pm
Great job–the colors you picked really match the photo.
April 27th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
I just wanted to say, thank for all the hard work that you ladies put into your blog. I look just about every day. I am amazed at your talents and just wanted to say thanks! Keep up the fantastic work!
April 27th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Looks fabulous Andrea! The colors all just pop!
Hugs and Blessings
Alicia
April 27th, 2010 at 6:46 pm
Beautiful card
April 27th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
I love this card – definitely will be downloading the handout. Thank you so much for sharing.
April 27th, 2010 at 8:48 pm
Wow, wow, wow! You did a terrific job playing along with this challenge. Love it!
April 27th, 2010 at 11:48 pm
My favorite part of this card is the combination of colors that you used. Beautiful!!!!!
April 28th, 2010 at 12:37 am
Very pretty!! I love these colors!
April 28th, 2010 at 4:02 am
Love the colors on the Card, Andrea. Boy, you really went with that inspiration piece. I have a really hard time doing that from photo’s. You have done an excellent job. Your Card is so bright and happy, it just spreads cheer. Another wonderful creation.
Cyber hugs, Trish in Wisconsin
April 28th, 2010 at 8:52 am
I wasn’t so sure about this DSP, but now that I’ve seen it in action, I think it may be growing on me.
April 28th, 2010 at 9:01 am
Just beautiful! Very inspiring indeed!
April 28th, 2010 at 9:03 am
wow, you can look at colors and bring them out in the card so they blend so well, thanks always for sharing
Eileen
April 28th, 2010 at 9:06 am
I have to say I just love this card! The colors make it feel so fresh and inviting! Great inspiration.
April 28th, 2010 at 9:44 am
Andrea & Sophie
This is another stunning work of art! Your creations are alwasy done to perfection and are such an ispiration to me. Congratulations to both of you as I have nominated you for the Sunshine award, which is given to those blogs that just make us smile. To claim your award please go to:
http://cindyloustampingguru.typepad.com/cindy_lou_stamping_guru/2010/04/sunshine-award.html
April 28th, 2010 at 9:46 am
I LOVE these cards. Absolutely spot on in every way.
April 29th, 2010 at 1:14 am
LOVE this island paper and it looks perfect with the flower and leaf…I love this set too!
April 29th, 2010 at 8:06 pm
It’s always very interesting to me to see what people come up with for an inspiration picture. Good job!
April 30th, 2010 at 1:49 am
What a fun category to add to your week…it’s always fun to see an idea come from something. Gets us looking at everything around us with new eyes! Thanks for all your inspiration.
May 3rd, 2010 at 12:50 pm
Hey Andrea! What a fun approach to this week’s Tuesday Trigger in the Moxie Fab World! Thanks so much for playing along!
May 4th, 2010 at 8:33 am
Lovin’ that paper! And what a gorgeous layout!