Diva Inspiration Challenge #1

I am excited to post our very first Diva Inspiration Challenge!! Every Thursday a new Inspiration Challenge will be shown. I have a team of Bev, Tandra, Charmaine, and myself who will share our inspired creations with you every week! This week's inspiration came from an article written by michsineath for Mobile Technology. I love the bright colors of the balloons against the pretty blue sky! When I saw this, the colors of the Bold Brights family came to mind immediately.


For my creation, I ran with the balloons against the clear blue sky theme. I passed the background through the CuttleBug using the D'vine Swirl embossing folder that I dabbed with Whisper White Craft Ink before cranking it through the machine. I like how it created the subtle little clouds in the background.

Stamps: Bitty Birthday, Celebrate Everything
Paper: Whisper White, Yoyo Yellow, Real Red, Only Orange, Ballet Blue
Ink: Ballet Blue, Basic Black, Whisper White Craft
Accessories: White Gel Pen, Silver Cord, Dimensionals, Stampin' Write Markers - Real Red, Only Orange, Yoyo Yellow, Glorious Green, Ballet Blue, CuttleBug


Bev took off with the balloons as she used the colors and balloons as a border for a scrapbook page. She added highlights on the balloons with a white gel pen.

Stamps: None
Paper: Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Real Red, Yoyo Yellow, Only Orange, Glorious Green
Ink: None
Accessories: Signo White Gel Pen, 1-1/2" circle Punch


Tandra made a beautiful explosion of flowers with her creation! She even busted out the BRIGHT new In-Colors!

Pacific Point base card.
Flowers stamped on Glossy paper with Summer Sun, Kiwi Kiss, Tangerine Tango, Riding Hood Red, Pacific Point inks.
Various punches- 5 Petal Flower punch, Scallop Circle, 1/2", 1 1/4, 1 3/8 circle punches.
Boho Blossoms punch.
Layered flowers, some on Dimensionals, some flat.

Charmaine came up with this happy hanging treat holder. Not only will it hold drink mix for your water bottle, but a yummy snack as well!

Stamps: Polka Dots and Paisley
Paper: Bashful Blue, Real Red, Only Orange, Yoyo Yello, Brilliant Blue
Ink: Brilliank Blue
Accessories: White Gel Pen, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1/4" Square punch
Extras - Butterfinger Candy Sticks, Hawaiian Punch Flavor Pouches

We are super excited to start a weekly challenge and would love to see you join in and have fun with us too. Post a link in the comments section with your blog entry or SCS gallery showing us what creation you were inspired to come up with!! If you upload to SCS be sure to put DivaIC1 (no spaces) as the keyword.

Stamp happiness wherever you go!! :)
~~Maria~~