Unity Thursday - Inspiration All Around

Hi everyone!!

It's a great day for inspiration!

Actually I have had a week of inspiration.

Yesterday I posted a card I created for Inspiration Wednesday on the Unity blog.

I used a tattoo for inspiration.

Today, my card came from multiple sources of inspiration....

Inspiration #1:

Today is the first day of the January Unity {be inspired} challenge.

I used both the card sketch and the color inspiration from this month on my card.

Inspiration #2:

This amazing layout by Jill Sprout for Jenni Bowlin.

A crafty friend of mine posted a layout on her blog referring to this same creation by Jill.

So if it wasn't for my friend, I would not have come across this particular layout even though, I DO follow Jill Sprout pretty faithfully.

SO...yes!! The inspiration for my card came from this layout BUT it also came from friend.

Phew...that's a lot of places to get inspired for one little card...

BUT I am thrilled with the result!

This card is a little different for me, but I think it fits right in with my usual style:

Do you see all the inspiration in this card??

The sketch has the hearts centered but I off set them so they would show off all the detail in my paper patchwork and to reflect the layout design a bit more....all in all I think the two worked together perfectly.

The Unity Stamps I used to create this card:

I embossed this background stamp onto two vellum hearts using white embossing powder.

{hearts of old}

And the sentiment came from this Kit of the Month:

{all hearts & love}

I hope you all check out the January Unity {be inspired} challenge this month!

I would love to see what you all create! Plus there are prizes!!

For more information, click here.

Speaking of prizes.....

We have another great prize for you this week:

All you have to do is leave a comment on EACH blog in the hop (including the Unity blog) for your chance to win. The winners will be announced Saturday night on the Unity blog.

Here's a list of all the pretty faces in today's blog hop:

And for a little shopping inspiration (hehe) be sure to stop by Unity this weekend
and check out the fabulous sale!!

Thanks so much for letting me share with you - 

I hope you find some inspiration today!

~Shilo