In my blog last week, I talked about how flickr.com inspires me. Photo-sharing sites like Flickr are a wonderful way to get inspired by others, as well as share your own work.

I recently found a way to take online photo-sharing to the next level: moo.com,  a Web site that offers the following fun printing services: MiniCards, NoteCards and StickerBooks.

Here's a bit of info about each:

MiniCards
According to moo.com, MiniCards are "business cards, reinvented." These handy little cards can be used for keeping in touch with friends or making new artistic acquaintances. You can personalize the 28mmx70mm cards with images from moo.com partners, with pictures from your desktop or using some of moo.com's designers' images.



NoteCards
The people at moo.com say their NoteCards are "greeting cards, redesigned." The 100mmx100mm cards have a flap on the side, so you can stand them up on a bookshelf, mantel, window sill, table, etc. The cards can be personalized with images from moo.com partners, pictures from your desktop or using some of moo.com's designers' images.


StickerBooks
StickerBooks are "stickers, reimagined." You can make 90 different stickers using this moo.com feature. The vinyl stickers are acid free and measure 22mmx22mm. They are produced in a custom, pocket-sized book. You can personalize your stickers with images from moo.com partners, pictures from your desktop or using some of moo.com's designers' images.




And I'm digging the images provided by the designers at moo.com. A few that caught my eye:

   

 

   

(Can you tell I adore birds?)

For more information about any of the products offered at moo.com, visit www.moo.com.

**IMPORTANT NOTE**: This month (October 8-22), if you're a first-time Moo customer, you can get a 15 percent discount on your first order of MiniCards or StickerBooks. Use this promotion code during checkout: memorymakers07


I hope your week is full of visual inspiration.

All the best,

Katie

1. MISSION sushi, 2. Altered Photo Album, 3. Dream Home Mini, 4. _MG_3396, 5. 3810, 6. Peach Cobbler, 7. Untitled, 8. lunch*tray*lovin, 9. my*pretties, 10. my*dresser, 11. The Posie studio, repainted and reorganized at last!, 12. The Posie studio, repainted and reorganized at last!, 13. waiting the tram, 14. llibreria, 15. Bungalow, 16. chalkboard door

When I'm looking for a bit of inspiration, I like to browse flickr.com. Whether I'm looking for photo composition ideas, cool color palettes, eye-catching scrapbook layout designs, or interesting home decor, I know I'll be able to find some visual inspiration on Flickr.

A few of my recent favorites can be seen in the mosaic above (made at bighugelabs.com). Bonus: You can use the mosaic maker to create a mosaic of your own photos, too.

Happy Monday!

—Katie

Thanks for the challenge Patty! I knew exactly what pictures I wanted to use, since I've been holding onto these fall pics since, well … last fall. What I love most about the fall and any of my favorite seasons is the way that God’s beautiful creativity shines in every season. These pics were taken from Kelley’s Island on Lake Erie, pretty close to my hometown, and I absolutely love watching the sun set on the lake. I tried to keep my embellishments simple because I wanted the focus to be on the photos. I cut out the parentheses and arrows from the Rusty Pickle School Daze collection, and used foam adhesives to give the page depth. What’s your response to Patty’s Attitude of Gratitude challenge? I challenge you to stop and think about the things we take for granted everyday that take our breath away.

Create something, inspire everyone.
GinaMarie



Supplies:
Rusty Pickle: all paper used from School Daze collection
American Crafts: felt thickers in leg warmers
Hambly Screen Prints: rub-ons