Monday, July 30, 2012

Epiphany Inspirations

Hello Bloggers!
Have you been keeping up with the Olympics?! I watched the Opening Ceremonies on Friday, and was blown away! What's your favorite event to watch? Mine is definitely gymnastics!

Well, now on a more crafty note, I am so pumped to share with you these Epiphany inspirations! I love seeing Epiphany products in projects because it always surprises me how many ways they can be used! Check them out-

Don't you love this technique from Jennifer Priest? Here's her instructions on how to recreate this: "The oval tool has a nice slim profile, making it fun to create a pseudo masked or window effect on cards. Stamp an image onto a blank card front. Then stamp the same image onto scraps of paper. Use the Epiphany Crafts Shape Studio to create embellishments from parts of the colored image and then apply to the card front, matching them up to the plain stamped image on the card. This technique will work with any Epiphany Crafts Shape Studio but the oval is well-suited for narrow images."
Recreate this card:
 

How fun is this card?! I love adding in the glasses to accent the "seeing" aspect of the sentiment! Thienly Azim created this beauty!
Be Inspired:

Look at this pretty bloom from Sarah Hill! I would totally attach this to a stretchy headband or bobby-pin and wear in my hair! Show off the summer vibes!
Recreate:


These are so adorable and CUTE! I definitely think I know a few people who would squeal over seeing these are center pieces, or even strung together into a garland! We can thank Andrea Budjack for these photos of her creations!
Be inspired:
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Wow! I hope you enjoyed those! Epiphany just always seems to have new and inventive ways to use their products! 
To win today's blog candy- join our blog following and comment below to tell me your favorite part of the Olympics!

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Enjoy your day!
-Michelle



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72 comments:

  1. paperpapierJuly 30, 2012 at 6:15 AM

    not a sporty person, but used to watch gymnastic event decades ago. Now, with my new addiction to craft, I don't have enough time to venture onto Olympic or even ever watch tv..

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  2. Maureen ChandlerJuly 30, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    These projects are fascinating - I want to go back and look at them again! Even though I don't really care about sports, I love the Olympics and watched the swimming, biking, and gymnastics!!! Our athletes are doing beautifully and I am proud of all the athletes as they come together to compete and make new friends too!

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  3. АняJuly 30, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    My fav part is the grand opening, i'm a very sensitive person, so i have even been crying a couple times;))

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  4. Lisa's Creative NicheJuly 30, 2012 at 6:48 AM

    These are gorgeous! My favorite parts of the Olympics is the swimming, running, and gymnastics, I also love watching the tears that flow when they are up on the podium! hehehe! Thanks so much!
    Lisa

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  5. PiHiJuly 30, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    I don´t care about olympics but I love Epiphany Crafts tools! Thank you for inspiration!

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  6. AshleyJuly 30, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    I love watching Women's Gymnastics! I have also been craving a Shape Studio for the LONGEST time! I can't decide which shape I would use the most. Hmmmmm...

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  7. Maryann LaursenJuly 30, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    I love these ideas here and the Epiphany Craft, they have some cool stuff there, that´s for sure. I admit, I don´t like much sport, but have to see the ladies handball, as we have some of the best players in the world, and they have won sooo many championchips over the years, that you just have to watch, if you have just the slightest nationality feeeling LOL.

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  8. Maria MatterJuly 30, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    We've had the Olympics on since they started with that awesome opening ceremony! love watching everything and cheering on our country!!
    Epiphany has some really cool tools & I love seeing the variety of crafts using them...SO need those bubble caps!

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  9. HussenaJuly 30, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    I Love the Projects by the Dt of the Epiphany..So Cool !! And my Fave of the Olympics has to be the Opening Ceremony ..What a Gala event that is :)

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  10. KristenJuly 30, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    Gymnastics are my favorite too!

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  11. TraceyJuly 30, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    LOVE the Epiphany products and LOVE watching the Olympics, especially the swimming :)

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  12. Miriam PrantnerJuly 30, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    Just love everything about the olympics! Love how it makes me interested in sports I normally would never watch. Thanks for sharing these I heart those glasses!

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  13. Annette AllenJuly 30, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    I have to say I love the swimming and the gymnastics the best...But really it is just fun to see it all...

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  14. UnknownJuly 30, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    Those paper balls are SO cool! As far as the Olympics- I love the ceremonies (open and close) and the swimming.

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  15. Brianna loeffelbeinJuly 30, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    This is the first year I have really watched any part of the Olympics and that's because my 8 year old gymnast neighbor was over at my house playing with my son and she insisted that we watch it .
    Brianna

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  16. lyndaJuly 30, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    I think diving is my favorite, although I enjoy watching so many of the events.

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  17. Message KeeperJuly 30, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    My favorite is gymnastic! Those girls are just fantastic with their movement and skills!

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  18. Rachel KJuly 30, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    I love to watch men's swimming and women's gymnastics!

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  19. JingleJuly 30, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    Very fun projects! The gymnastics are my favorite!

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  20. MyrtoJuly 30, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    Gymnastics and diving!

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  21. HandgatheredJuly 30, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Women's diving coming up because we have a home-girl competing! Go Kristina Loukas!

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  22. EzlieJuly 30, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    I'm not into the olympics...but I like to watch all different events.
    Thanks for this post. I have one of these from Epiphany but only used it twice. Thanks for the ideas.

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  23. BarbaraJuly 30, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    All of these are so cute! I really like the eyeglasses on the card! I especially love the swimming and the gymnastic portions of the olympics, but usually watch more than those!!!

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  24. Jennifer ScullJuly 30, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    I loved the opening ceremonies so much. how great to have everyone together in such an awe-inspiring way, so full of excitement!
    I like to watch all of the various competitions myself.

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  25. Heather LuskJuly 30, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    My favorite part of the Olympics is watching gymnastics, swimming and track.

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  26. {VICKI}July 30, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    GYMNASTICS

    GO USA!!!!!!!

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  27. Marilyn NimmoJuly 30, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    I love those eyeglasses made with the ovals...so cute. My favorite part of the Olympics...the opening and closing ceremonies, and the events....swimming events.

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  28. KathyKJuly 30, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    Love the inspiration today! My favorite of the olympics has always been the gymnastics! But I did enjoy the synchronized diving yesterday.

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  29. Denacline88July 30, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    I love 3 things to watch in the Olympics.....1. Gymnastics;
    2. Swimming & Synchronized Swimming; 3. Diving;.....Have a great day everyone !!!

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  30. Diana N.July 30, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    I love watching the opening ceremony. My favorite events are gymnatstics(men and wowmen's)& synchornized swimming.

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  31. stickJuly 30, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    Cute projects!! I like watching a lot of the Olympics - gymnastics, track & field, swimming, diving. I even watched dressage for a while yesterday, I like how the Olympics make all sports seem more interesting.

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  32. KathyJuly 30, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    Oh my ... awesome post Michelle!! I need to add these Epiphany Shape Studio tools to my list. LOVE the endless possibilites. Great projects too. Hugs, Kathy

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  33. Amy MartinJuly 30, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    Very cute projects. I love Epiphany....wanted one of their tools for a while now. Just havent been able to make that happen yet....Love the cards. cant wait to make my own one day.

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  34. Teresa Godines #6857July 30, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    Those glasses are awesome.... TFS

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  35. TamikaJuly 30, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    Good good inspirations!

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  36. joyJuly 30, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    I love watching the gymnastics, too! Great projects today - thanks for sharing!

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  37. Judy AnnJuly 30, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    I like to watch the gymnastics and the swimming too. I enjoy the whole Olympic experience really. Loved the centerpieces. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  38. Kristie MaynardJuly 30, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    I love watching the olympics too. I do love the summer more than the winter, but either is good with me. What event? That is hard, I'd guess I have to say the gymnastics, diving, and swimming are my favorites, but I'll watch just about anything they put on for me to see.
    Love these projects, I especially love the idea of spotlighting parts on that first card. Wonderful!

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  39. stamplover2011July 30, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    My favorite part of the olympics is the sand volleyball! Also like watching the gymnastics and swimming!

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  40. CarolineJuly 30, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    Love watching the swimming and gymnastics. But I watch as much as I can and al the sports. Rooting for our home town girl Allyson Felix!!!

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  41. Lynnes old blogJuly 30, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    Great projects TFS
    I love gymnastics, rowing and diving, but the best thing about the Olympics is the variety ... if you're not fussed on what's on now, there'll be something completely different on shortly!

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  42. ShannonJuly 30, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    I haven't watched any of the Olympics yet this year but I've always loved the gymnastics!

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  43. Tracy ErcoleJuly 30, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    I can't wait for the athletics to start :)

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  44. Carol LJuly 30, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    What gorgeous projects today! I love love love those glasses on the seeing you card!
    My favorite thing to watch in the Olympics is gymnastics and diving competition! I watch almost all of it though :)

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  45. KatieJuly 30, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    Diving and gymnastics. These projects awesome, love those paper balls as well. Epiphany Crafts has some really great ideas on there blog. Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  46. reenJuly 30, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    Geez, I'm Olympic giddy! I pretty much love all of it. Right now my favorite, women's beach volleyball!

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  47. KailashJuly 30, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    I'm loving the swimming and when the athletics start, I'll be glued to the telly once again!

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  48. Glennis FJuly 30, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    Fabulous projects!
    My favourite sport is rowing - Go New Zealand!!

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  49. LindseyJuly 30, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    Inspiring projects today... as always! So far, my favourite part of the Olympics has been seeing Emilie Heymans win a medal for her fourth consecutive Games -- wow!

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  50. NanWJuly 30, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    My favorite is swimming. Great projects today.

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  51. Sue DJuly 30, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    My favorite is the swimming.

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  52. SandiJuly 30, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    Sarah's flower is indeed lovely! My favorite part of the Olympics so far has been the opening ceremonies.

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  53. ShirleyJuly 30, 2012 at 11:19 PM

    I enjoy badminton. :) That little jar of paper ornaments is cute!

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  54. Renee VJuly 30, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    Awesome projects, I always wonder what to do with clear baubles and stuff like this! Very inspiring :)

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  55. Carol McCreadyJuly 30, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    Great cards. Love the glasses.

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  56. Memories by MandaJuly 31, 2012 at 12:58 AM

    Awesome projects. My favourite part of the olympics: the basketball, hockey, diving, gymnastics. BUT I got totally enthralled by Handball last night - we don't have that in NZ. The woman's weightlifting is awesome too (how do they do it?!?!?)

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  57. lipton|TEEJuly 31, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    I love the paper ornaments. My favorite part of the Olympics is the bike riding!

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  58. Maureen MortonJuly 31, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    I'm a swimmer, so that is what I watch! Love all the glroious inspiration here today - wow! Thanks!

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  59. Megan JJuly 31, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    I love how we all sit and watch them together. I love watching all the stuff you don't normally get to see on tv.

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  60. Stacie (craft-princess)July 31, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    Lovely creations!!

    Sadly I have not been watching the olympics so I don't have a fav part to share.

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  61. SudmannJuly 31, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    My favourite part of the Olympics is that there´s other sports on TV than just football etc. A little variety is refreshing now and then :O)

    Greetings, Christine

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  62. Kathy WJuly 31, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    I love track and field and rowing. I just love watching those little boats just fly across the water. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  63. UnknownJuly 31, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    My favorite part of the Olympics is that now I can watch what I want to see live on the internet! No more having some TV station dictate what I can watch and when!

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  64. UnknownJuly 31, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    That glasses card is my favorite project today. I get caught up in all the events, even though I tell myself I'm not going to watch but one or two events. Yeah, right! I like the track and field, swimming, gymnastics, cycling, wrestling, rowing...yup, I'm caught up in it and watching way more than one or two events.

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  65. sharon gJuly 31, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    This time my favorite part is Women's Water Polo because my next door neighbor is one of the US team's goalkeepers!!!!

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  66. HannekeJuly 31, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    Lovely creations! The part of The Olympics I like best is the gymnastics! I love the combination of streangth and flexibility, it always looks very impressive. Hugs, Hanneke

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  67. Rhonda MillerJuly 31, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    These are all terrific creations.

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  68. TonaJuly 31, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    I adore those glasses made with the epiphany ovals.

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  69. TonyaJuly 31, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    Congrats to the winners.

    Love all of the fabulous creations.

    My favorite part of the Olympics is gymnastics.

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  70. UnknownJuly 31, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    All of these projects are just so awesome I can't pick a favorite! Thanks so much for the inspiration. :)

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  71. JacilynnAugust 1, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    i love vb and beach vb~!

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  72. Anna NataliaAugust 1, 2012 at 11:55 PM

    My favorite part of the Olympics is the opening ceremony. :)

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