Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Today’s assignment: be inspired.

I’m starting a new category on homework which is actually my tagline “today’s assignment: be inspired”. When we create something, the inspiration came from somewhere - a tutorial, a magazine, a piece of artwork or perhaps a fond memory.

For instance, the inspiration for my branch photo holder came from little trees made out of wine corks that I saw on the Family Chic blog. I was going to make similar trees but didn’t have any wine corks. I decided instead to use branch clippings. From there I decided not to make trees at all but a photo holder.

Inspiration:
Tiny Trees - Family Chic

Result:
Branch Photo Holder - homework


Marilyn sent in this photo of quilted scraps that she ended up using to trim a robe. She said she was inspired by my scrappy pillow.

Inspiration:

Scrappy Pillow - homework

Result:
Patchwork trim - Marilyn


Julie sent in this IPad case that she made with felt. She said “you inspire me everyday”. Awwww – thank you so much Julie!

Inspiration:
Result:

IPad Case - Julie

I hope your week is filled with inspiration.

5 comments :

  1. I just found your blog today and am so excited to look through your back posts! How fun!

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  2. Carolyn, I too find lots of inspiration whenever I click into your blog. Thx :)

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  3. The online world is full of inspiration! I love that you have initiated this new category. Your blog, as well as many others, inspires me.

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  4. Carolyn, you are amazing and each day is a wonderful gift when I visit your blog. I can't believe how DARLING the wine cork whatever-you-choose-to-do-with-them is!!! I would like to share this on my blog next Monday, of course linking back to you and giving you and Family Chic credit!
    xoxo
    Karen

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