Quilts are one of the greatest sources of inspiration for paper crafting! So this week our designers have found quilts they love and have interpreted them in their layouts, cards, and projects!
Paige Evans starts off the week with a quilt-inspired layout:
Happiness Is... by Paige Evans
Supplies: All Chap Collection Papers (35567 - 35578), All Amy Tangerine Papers (35543 - 35566), All Garden Cafe Papers (35531 - 35542), Vanilla (71041) - Cardstock, Eric Surf (53252) - Thickers, Hello Ash (53246) - Thickers, Sunrise Geranium (53178) - Thickers, Meadow Popcorn (53166) - Thickers, Wishing (42216) - Remarks, Amy Tangerine Daybook Die Cut Shapes (77288) - Bits, .03 Black (62311) - Precision Pen, Dot Glue Runner (61713) - This to That, Dimensional Dots (61709) - This to That; Other: Silhouette
After I found the quilt I wanted to "scraplift" I designed a template in Silhouette Studio and die cut it from dozens of patterned papers and Vanilla cardstock. Here is one section of the template which I duplicated over and over:
Or you can download the original Silhouette Studio file by clicking here.
Where do you find inspiration? Let us a know in a comment on this post by Friday January 13th 2012 and we'll randomly select one winner to receive the patterned papers from each of the current lines - perfect for paper piecing like you would use fabric for quilts!
Come back tomorrow for an awesome quilt inspired tutorial!
I love the layout! I find inspiration just about everywhere, from department stores to blogs:)
Posted by: Jamie Greene | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 07:21 AM
Beautiful layout! Wow! I get lots of inspiration from various blogs & pinterest. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: AnitaP | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 07:23 AM
I find a lot of inspiration from all the wonderful blogs! Love the layout :)
Posted by: Nienke | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 07:26 AM
Awesome layout!
I usually get inspirations from the various blogs I follow and pinterest. Sometimes it could also be from the papers on hand that I want to use.
Thanks for the chance to win such an awesome giveaway.
Posted by: Jeannie L | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 07:28 AM
For sure I love to be inspired by blogs the most!!!
Posted by: Connie tacazon | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 07:32 AM
I'm inspired by patterned paper!!
Posted by: Christa Allgood | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 07:34 AM
Beautiful work on the quilt inspired layout! I usually find my inspiration in the picture and the paper i am working with.
Posted by: NinaN | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 07:37 AM
thanks for the great template!! this layout is awesome.
Posted by: Natalie (QSOgirl) | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 07:38 AM
I read a lot of blogs and recently like Pinterest too--but blogs mostly.
Posted by: JillT | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 07:39 AM
Just beautiful! Love the play on circles in the pattern and the layout!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 07:52 AM
When I'm looking for creative inspiration I usually head to Pinterest!
Posted by: Brenna C | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 07:53 AM
inspiration is everywhere! I really love to thumb through catalogs like West Elm and Anthropologie to find colors, patterns, and textures that and be craftily translated!
Posted by: Vanessa | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 07:58 AM
I find lots of inspiration from blogs.
Posted by: serena | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 07:58 AM
SUPER CUTE layout!! I usually get most of my inspiration from all the fabulous blogs out there and from Pinterest. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!
Posted by: Jennifer J | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 08:00 AM
Super fun page! I tend to be inspired by the great ideas of others; from reading blogs or scrapping together.
Posted by: Katie Joy | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 08:12 AM
scrap blogs and pinterest
Posted by: Christi | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 08:15 AM
I find inspiration in lots of places- blogs probably tops the list.
Posted by: Cindy deRosier | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 08:17 AM
Such a great idea, I just got a Cameo from Santa, I need to try this!! :) Most of my inspiration comes from other blogs I love to read and from the patterned papers, I am an obsessive paper hoarder!! ;)
Posted by: Maria | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 08:20 AM
I generally get mine from a combination of sketch challenges and the photos themselves. I find a sketch I like and then go through the photos to see which "event" would work with the sketch. Then it's a matter of seeing what papers and embellishments I have that would work with those photos.
Posted by: jengd | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 08:26 AM
Paige, that is incredible!!
Posted by: Becky Williams | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 08:27 AM
I get inspiration from everything and anything... sometimes a magzine layout, sometimes my daughter says something that gets my creative juices flowing.... =~)
Posted by: MANDEE | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 08:30 AM
Lovely prize and a great theme this week!
Posted by: arjanne | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 08:36 AM
I find inspiration online especially on blogs, in nature, in fashion, in design, in magazines, in history, in books, in movies and television shows and even at the post office when I have to wait in line and I scan the greeting cards.
Thank you so much for the chance to win.
Posted by: Shay | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 08:36 AM
How cool is that!?!? I mostly find inspiration on blogs and in galleries. I will see something and it will jumpstart an idea for me. I could only dream of winning all that patterned paper... :)
Posted by: Amy S. (AmyBug) | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 08:38 AM
Pinterest has SO much inspiration :)
Posted by: jen | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 08:39 AM
I also find inspiration from all the amazing scrapbookers blogs that are out there!! so many talented people :)
Posted by: laurie lariviere | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 08:39 AM
This is crazy cute! I love how Paige was able to fit in so many prints.
I find most of my inspiration from blogs. I'm a blog-a-holic. Fun!
Posted by: Erin K | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 08:40 AM
My favorite place to get inspired is the local craft store.
Posted by: Debbie Donovan | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 08:42 AM
Definitely Pinterest.
Posted by: Brooke | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 08:43 AM
i love magazines. and my kids artwork. i love looking at the gallery at 2peas and studio calico over the weekend. thanks paige for sharing your file! i love your layout. it is amazing!!!
Posted by: lindsay | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 08:43 AM
Wow, that layout is gorgeous and such a fun idea!!
I'm inspired by almost anything, but I think most of my inspiration comes from my photos.
Posted by: Ange | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 08:53 AM
This layout is b-a-n-a-n-a-s, I love it!!!
Posted by: Nirupama Kumar | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 09:03 AM
I am always inspired by what is posted here! I also get inspired looking through flickr and other gorgeous photography sites. Great giveaway!
Posted by: Hailey | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 09:03 AM
I find inspiration everywhere!!!!! I love the blogs, love catalogs, and love everyday things! Thanks for the chance to win!!!
Posted by: Kimberly Brand | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 09:08 AM
I find inspiration in every day objects, like the pattern on a fence, or the color combination on a house. Oh, and Pinterest. :)
Posted by: Amanda Coleman | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 09:15 AM
It is easy to find inspiration everywhere around us ... nature, magazines, clothing, blogs.
Posted by: Celeste B. | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 09:17 AM
I usually get my inspiration from sketches and I never thought of using a quilt pattern for my LOs -- what a great idea.
Posted by: Patchi | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 09:18 AM
I love looking through online galleries, blogs, and magazines of all kinds. Pinterest is also great :)
Posted by: Casey | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 09:23 AM
I find inspiration while visiting a variety of blogs & also from nature.
Posted by: Tona | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 09:26 AM
great layout. Thanks for the inspiration and giveaway.
Posted by: Chunyuan | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 09:34 AM
I get lots of inspiration right here! I love Paige's layout! I also peruse Scrapbook.com and millions of other scrapbook blogs for inspiration and I sketch out layouts that I like in little notebooks.
Posted by: Laurie | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 09:34 AM
I find inspiration everywhere: blogs, Pinterest, patterned paper, Cricut cartridges, crinkled ribbon. Sometimes you just HAVE to use something so I build a whole project around it. But I have to say my biggest inspiration is people. Since I am a card-maker, I love really thinking about what people would like to receive in the mail or their favorite color or something they are excited about right then and then tailoring it to them. So while it's still "my creativity" I feel like it is theirs as well. And that is something that is very special to me!
Thank you so much for the chance at a great giveaway!
Posted by: Court's Crafts | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 09:45 AM
blogs, scrapbook.com gallery, magazine ads, catalogs (Anthropologie is amazing visually)
Posted by: tammy K | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 10:02 AM
Inspiration is everywhere!.
Kisses!
Charo
Posted by: Charo | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 10:10 AM
My inspiration comes from all the fabulous blogs. Especially American Crafts and Crate paper. Love em!
Posted by: marianne-g | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 10:17 AM
TwoPeas has lots of inspiration!!!
Posted by: Maeghan M. | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 10:23 AM
Blog sites like this one! Pinterest is nice too! Thanks!!!
Posted by: Andrea Niemeier | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 10:30 AM
I find inspiration everywhere, especially in nature!
Posted by: Melissa | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 10:32 AM
Well, I come here for inspiration. I also use Pinterest and other blogs.
Posted by: Sam F | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 10:45 AM
This is just gorgeous! I get a lot of inspiration from Pinterest lately.
Posted by: Erica Hettwer | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 11:49 AM
i find inspiration in so many things, mainly pinterest, the blogs i frequent, and my daily life! thanks for the giveaway! :)
Posted by: jackie radu | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 11:58 AM
inspiration is everywhere! i get inspiration anywhere from magazines, window displays, blogs & online galleries, and even non-visual inspiration from songs -.-*
Posted by: nani | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 12:07 PM
I get a lot of inspiration from catelogs I get in the mail, or magazines, especially Real Simple.
Posted by: Kimberly L.C. | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 12:18 PM
I get inspiration from youre blog and magazines and id love to wim the paper!!
Posted by: christy | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 12:34 PM
I get lots of inspiration from wonderful blogs like this one!
Posted by: {vicki} | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 12:38 PM
I like to look at Pinterest for inspiration! And Garden Cafe is so dang cute.
Posted by: Lisa Boshell | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 12:50 PM
Gorgeous layout! I love clean graphic looks, therefore great ads in magazines grab my attention and inspire me.
Posted by: bejazzled | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 12:53 PM
I get my inspiration from blogs and also from the photos and papers themselves that I'm going to scrap!
Posted by: Cyndee K. | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 01:00 PM
Lately, I love pinterest. Blogs, magazines and websites are good, too, but pinterest is addicting.
Posted by: Kelly | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 01:05 PM
I like looking at blogs and galleries. Color inspires me too and taking classes. I love pattern paper though. Thanks.
Posted by: Jenny McGee | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 01:17 PM
Definitely not an original answer, but a true one: pinterest.
That, and whatever mood I'm in. :)
Posted by: Angela H. | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 01:30 PM
Blogs, pinterest, magazines & so many other places. :)
Posted by: ruth tacoma | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 01:37 PM
I get most of my inspiration from blogs I read!
Posted by: Laura M | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 01:38 PM
This layout is awesome! I love all Paige layouts, she's amazing :)
Posted by: yainea | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 02:30 PM
Love your lo and thanks for the template! As for inspiration, I get it mostly from galleries such as TwoPeas, designer blogs and magazines...but I also get it from my photos and from my kids...what they are doing and what they are wearing...If you could see my dd at this moment, you would know what I mean!!!lol!
Posted by: Jill | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 02:42 PM
OH MY! Paige has me drooling again! She is sooooooo clever! I love those papers that she used!!
I find inspiration on SEVERAL blogs and on Pinterest:)
THANKS for the chance to win:) sbmmhoover at yahoo dot com
Posted by: Sav O'G | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 02:45 PM
I get inspiration from blogs, magazines, photos and paint books find in the remodelation stores...everything is an inspiration!!!!
Posted by: Nelmarie | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 02:53 PM
i too am a pinterest fan...
all that goodness right in one place makes me happy...
then starts the blog (inspiration) jumping...
whew... i get tired sometimes, but dang it's full of fun!
Posted by: Andrea | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 02:54 PM
I love checking out all sorts of blogs! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Sarah Webb | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 03:43 PM
I find inspiration usually from sketches
Posted by: Lisa Henderson | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 04:07 PM
Most inspiration i get from other blogs. My favourite blogs r the one from Amy Tan and Lizzy Kartchner. LOVE the way they scrap!!!
Posted by: Tine | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 04:14 PM
I love Page's blog for sure!! She is so fun and unique. I also love pintrest and blogs but mostly I find great little bits to scraplift from the galleries at twopeas and scrapbook.com
Posted by: Ashly | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 04:37 PM
I am addicted to anything with bright colors especially when I read scrapbooking blogs. It inspires me!!! Thanks for the chance to win wonderful paper from American Crafts!!
Posted by: Tasha Zismer | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 04:40 PM
Like most, I find and draw my inspiration from talented designers showcased on blogs like this! and I love it!
Posted by: Gayle P | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 04:43 PM
Pinterest of course and magazines!!!! TFS!
cheryl131091 at yahoo dot com
Posted by: Cheryl Leong | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 05:01 PM
I love the quilt-inspired background. So fabulous!
I'm just getting back into scrapbooking. I love looking at scrap blogs for a wide variety of inspo.
Posted by: Barb | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 05:14 PM
I find most of my inspiration on the blogs I follow and Pinterest!
Posted by: Sandi Pressley | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 05:41 PM
Love the quilt shapes. One of my favorite places for inspiration is other crafts like that - needlepoint designs, origami, also newspaper and magazine ads.
Posted by: Cheryl R | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 05:43 PM
I get inspiration from quilt blogs and scrapping blogs. Amazing layout Paige xxx
Posted by: Kelly Rodgers | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 05:43 PM
Most of my inspiration comes from sketches right now and the DT @ my lss.
Posted by: JoAnn H | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 05:44 PM
Pinterest and my many many blogs I follow! Inspiration everywhere!! :)
Posted by: Anna Petitt | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 06:04 PM
The layout is gorgeous !!
Is it not amazing, what pulling together some great pages, can do.
It blows my mind.
Posted by: elly | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 06:27 PM
Magazines and great websites give me my daily inspiration.
Love to look at all the great ideas and then try to copy them and find your OWN way.
Love that !!
Posted by: sally | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 06:30 PM
Paige, this layout is a-mazing! I love it!
I find my inspiration all over- lately blogs & Pinterest seem to give me the most ideas though :)
Posted by: stephanie j | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 06:36 PM
Wow, that layout is stunning. Seriously. Excellent job, Paige! I am most inspired by a great photograph. Sometimes the moment the shutter clicks I have an idea for a project. That's when I've really struck gold.
Posted by: Elizabeth Gardner | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 07:14 PM
i find inspiration throughout the blogs.
Posted by: Polly | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 07:17 PM
I find inspiration from scrapbook magazines, galleries, and blogs.
Posted by: Anne H. | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 07:22 PM
I find most of my inspiration from layouts on other blogs that I follow.
Posted by: Melinda Wilson | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 07:31 PM
I find inspiration everywhere: online galleries & blogs, magazines, billboards, architecture, textiles, nature...you get the idea!
Posted by: Joyce | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 07:40 PM
where don't i paige?! ;) design is everywhere! advertisements, packaging, commercials i love it all!
Posted by: j.leija | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 07:55 PM
Gosh this layout is amazing! Love how you used both the positive and negative pieces of the pattern for your "quilt".
I find the most inspiration from the various blogs I read. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Cynthia B. | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 08:07 PM
I get inspiration from blogs, pinterest and recently from Instagram :)
Posted by: Natt Smith | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 08:07 PM
I get inspired from my photos but artistically I often look to home decor magazines for interesting mixes in colours and textures ;)
Posted by: Brenna Smith | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 08:13 PM
Sometimes I would find inspiration in packaging... but fellow scrappers are usually the ones that inspires me :-)
Posted by: Tran Polizzi | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 08:20 PM
Inspiration comes from all over but mostly from blogs, magazines, youtube and my kids.
Posted by: Natalie G | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 08:49 PM
I find it on Club CK.
Posted by: Mandi | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 08:56 PM
Very cute layout and that is a fabulous idea! I get most of my inspiration from Pinterest and online galleries! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Amber R. | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 09:03 PM
Wow, that is awesome!! Love that layout, great idea! I get inspiration from products and blogs!
Posted by: KellyG | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 09:10 PM
I find lots of inspiration on Pinterest and from my scrapbooking friends.
Posted by: Cheryl S. | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 10:01 PM
I'm currently being inspired by my Project Life album...I've been taking so many more pictures, saving more things, and my eyes are really opening to how full my life really is. Plus, this format makes it easy to play and try new techniques without the pressure of doing a whole 12 x 12 layout!
Posted by: Sierra | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 10:25 PM