Wednesday, July 16, 2014

STAMPOTIQUE DESIGNERS' CHALLENGE 156: INSPIRATION FROM FAVORITE BOOK

Yep!  It's Wednesday, and that means the Stampotique Designers' Challenge has been posted.  France Papillon is our lovely hostess this week, and she has challenged us all to create artwork which is inspired by our favorite book.  But, I will let France challenge you:
Hi! My name is France and I'm a bookworm.  No doubt there are a lot of other bookworms among our lovely Stampotiquers.  I would like to know about your favorite books.  So my challenge for you, should you accept it, is to create a piece, inspired by your favorite book.  Let the story, the title, the cover, a quote inspire you!  Now you might have a problem choosing your all time favorite book, don't worry, it's not like you are writing it in stone, just pick one.  Or maybe your problem is that you don't like reading at all.  Here is how to cheat: go for your favorite film based on a book, we won't tell ;)))
Long before I ever read "The Notebook," I fell in love with a quote from the book.  I was so impacted by this quote because I felt it perfectly described how my husband felt about his love for me.  Although I believe both my former husbands loved me (each in his own way), no man, since my father, has loved me immeasurably, as Russ does.  The quote reads...
I am nothing special; of this I am sure.  I am a common man with common thoughts, and I've led a common life.  There are no monuments dedicated to me and my name will soon be forgotten, but I've loved another with all my heart and soul, and to me, this has always been enough.
While I do believe that Russ is, indeed, something very special, I used this quote when creating the scrapbook of our wedding photos.  This month, we will celebrate our 9th wedding anniversary, although we have been together much longer than that.  Here is the card I have created to give him tomorrow!



Thank you so much for visiting today.  Please do leave a comment so that I will know you were here.  I hope you will take some time this week to create something inspired by your favorite book.  The directions and rules for submitting your work can be found here.  

Cheers!

22 comments:

  1. Very thoughtful card, Kay.
    Happy Anniversary to you both.

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  2. That's beautiful. I saw The Notebook again a couple of days ago, such a lovely movie. Sound like Russ is a keeper:-) congrats with your anniversary. XOXO

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  3. What a beautiful text and card! Something to remember... Hugs, Gerrina

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  4. Happy Anniversary Kay & Russ! A very deep and loving card.

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  5. This is such a beautiful quote, Kay. Wishing you & Russ a very happy Anniversary!

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  6. That is a very touching piece of art, Kay. It really come from deep within!
    I wish you both a very happy anniversary and many more years together. And to Russ: Happy birthday!!!
    xx
    france

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  7. What a beautiful quote you have chosen, I love your project Kay. So devine!!

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  8. Wishing you both a Happy Anniversary, your card is beautiful. The fact that this quote means something so special makes your post even more beautiful. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful quote, very inspiring :-) xxx

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  9. Wonderful heartfelt sentiments Kay, I haven't read the notebook but I have encountered that quote before it is very special! Happy Anniversary to you and Russ! Your card is beautiful! :D Gay x

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  10. So beautiful, just perfectly elegant and fitting for such an amazing quote
    Happy Anniversary!

    Jools x

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  11. I have not heard of this book, but will look into it. The quote is beautiful and so is your card. He'll love it ! Happy anniversary to you and Russ ! Mwah !
    Corrie x

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  12. I am sure he will love it as he loves you....such a doting guy, your sweetie. xox

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  13. Beautiful card and sentiment! Happy anniversary lucky friend!

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  14. What a wonderful card Kay! And a most heartfelt post- you made my eyes leak a bit! Happy Anniversary to you both, and I look forward to meeting you both! xo

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  15. Such a wonderful quote, card, and above all, story with your husband Russ. I think we have a great deal in common Kay, since as you know, like you I've been married 3 times, and my hubby Romain is very similar to yours in his soul and feelings... :) Mwah! Coco

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  16. Oh Kay this is so special! It's a beautiful card in it's own right, but the sentiment and though behind it makes it even more so. Have a very Happy Anniversary, and I hope there are many more to come xx

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  17. What a moving card - the face is so haunting - and the words are just beautiful. Happy Anniversary to you both.
    Alison xx

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  18. Happy anniversary! This card is so beautiful and the quote is very touching. The notebook is one of my favorites (the movie, haven't read the book). I hope it was a very romantic anniversary.

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  19. Ah I loved that movie too and that quote is so special. Love the card. Simple and elegant so that the quote is the focus. Just what I needed to hear too. <3

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  20. Sorry I'm late, Happy Anniversary to you both :) Big hugs xx
    Gorgeous card ;)

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  21. Happy Anniversary Kay! Wonderful card!

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  22. Thought I had left you a comment on this Kay. Obviously I was just lurking that day Bwahahahahahahahaha.... Anyway, love it. So striking and the quote is enough to bring a tear to the eye. Happy Anniversary (belated)

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