Where do you find inspiration? Ask any artist and they will probably tell you that they find inspiration everywhere! True. But I want to know specifics. (This need for detail must be from my accounting background). So, when I ask the simple question, "Where do you find inspiration?" I expect to receive a specific answer; as in location of places, website, books, you name it. List them all out for me. I love to learn from others.
With the advancement in technology, I'm finding that most people find inspiration online. It's very simple to "Google it" and find your information now with a touch of the keyboard. It's coming up with the right keywords, and combination of phrases to put into that search box that can be difficult. Most often websites and blogs offer so much these days, the list can become endless.
So where do I like to find inspiration? Besides at the main Close To My Heart and scrapbooking/cardmaking website, I enjoy visiting other craft/design sites. My list is only partial and hopefully I will be able to add more in future blog entries.
Her beautiful site is very inspiring! Take a peek at her Lifestyle photos inspiration section. I absolutely love her fabric designs. These are not your Vera Bradley fabrics. And I'm not the Vera Bradley type, but Amy Butler handbags and totes I would gladly wear. Her fabric just seems to speak to me more. Whether it is her color combination and/or a mixture of design elements, either way, it is very well thought out. Most of her designs resemble what I see and use in the scrapbook industry. Very inspiring.
This is a bag that I would love to carry off into a weekend excursion. Once again, beautiful color combination and design of the fabric.
This is an amazing idea for a project using Amy Butler's fabrics. I am inspired by the adorable tassels that hang off on the side. I could see myself doing this same thing on a card or scrapbook layout. Again, color combination works very well.
This is a photo of yumminess! Pink and green have always been my two favorite, but coordinating the right shade is always a challenge.
I visit this site often. There is always something interesting to find here. I especially love the Mini trends section. A little glimpse of what is trending.
Lovely site for decor. It's the details that are often shared at this site that I love.
One of my favorite site to find visually appealing art. I love anything that has to do with candy! Don't you?
For Business:
Business inspiration. This is not like your average business site powered from a woman. I really like this website because of the honesty it displays. She inspires to help visionary people with their business. Search out her various posts for business ideas. They may not speak to you outright, but it's there. I really believe business and creativity go hand in hand. You need to think creatively to enhance and fire up your business.
These are just a few of my favorite sites. If you have any that you'd like to suggest for me to visit, drop me a note and let me know.
