Inspiration Challenge and Stylish Award

There is always something new going on at The Latte Lounge.

There are challenges, groups, discussions, galleries, gift exchanges, chats, and all kinds of fun!

The newest challenge is being hosted by Jennifer, from JLJ Designs.

I LOVE the concept behind this challenge!

We have all been inspired by things we have seen and read online and the entire challenge is based on using that inspiration to create!

"You Inspire Me" Challenge

This is my inspiration project!

I went back thru my blog to the very beginning, last year, and this was the FIRST time I had ever heard of "Nesties", seen paper-piecing, heard about pop-dots, and was truly inspired by anyone!

This card was made by Donna Mundinger for her Daddy, who had recently passed...

Here is a link to her blog post 

Something about this post and this card really struck a chord with me and I will never forget the impact I felt that day!

And here is my interpretation of her project.

I used the brand new "The Stamping Boutique" image "Rabbit in an Egg" that is FREE for all new members of the Stamping Boutique Group on SNR


I love the soft pink and yellow and CASE-ing Donna's work was more challenging than you would think! There are LOTS of layers here, and measuring and calculating was pretty time-consuming, but well worth it! I LOVE how this turned out and wish I could say I "designed" it myself... alas... maybe someday! (-: 

And on to other news from The Latter Lounge! Here are the other two challenges that are currently running:

Rhonda's "Valentine's with Glitter and Bling" Challenge will be running til the 17th! With all the Valentine's projects out there, this one should be easy-peasey! 

"Cheerfully Choosing Challenges" Challenge: to post one project into as many challenges as you can. Right now, we have one person who has entered a card into 59 challenges! Yep! You read that correctly: FIFTY-NINE!! Can you say: "WOW!?!"

I have received a new blog award!

I actually have received it from two of my online friends.

Thank you:

Dardi and

Cheryl

The trick to receiving this award is to share 8 things about myself and to pass it along to 8 Stylish Bloggers. OK, about me:

1. It's funny that I received a "Style" award. I walk thru the mall and look at clothes that are "in style" and think, no way am I wearing that!

2. I looked at the Billboard Top 10 and didn't know any of the artists!

3. I'm a reality TV junkie! Survivor comes back next week! Hooray!!

4. I have a serious caffeine addiction and get headaches without coffee.

5. In real life, I have about 5 friends. Online I've made dozens! Funny how we build relationships with people we never meet!

6. My "style" tends to be a mix of what I can create with my Cricut and a vast variety of images and techniques I've learned from above-mentioned friends.

7. I thrive on feedback. Good or bad, I LOVE to read comments!

8. I have always had furr-babies. I can't remember a time in my life I haven't had at least one cat or dog and currently have 2 of each!

And the eight friends I would like to share this award with:

1. Tammy: OBX Stamping and Crafting
2. Collette: Heaven Sent for You
3. Michelle: Caffeine and Stamps
4. Sara: Creative Addictions by Sara
5. Rhonda: Rhonda's Place to Share
6. Melissa: Melissa's Creative Place
7. Jennifer: JLJ Designs
8. Heather: Heather's Coffee Break

I know that some of you have already received this award, and I agree with those who beat me to it!! But all of you have inspired me in one way or another and I wanted to let you know, without getting all mushy-mush! 

Hope everyone is enjoying their day and I'll be back tomorrow with a brand new Digis with Attitude! image you will want to see!

Til then...