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Inspiration + a question for ya!
Hi everyone! Today I met J and we had lunch at Indian restaurant I’ve always wanted to try — the Clay Pit!
It’s in a neat old limestone building that was built in 1880 — read all about it here. You can’t tell because the puny little cell phone camera blasted it out — but the UT Tower is in the photo at the end of the porch
After we finished eating — YUM! — this beautiful mural caught my eye and I instantly thought of a card idea I wanted to try! I just had to take a pic of it — taxed the poor iphone camera to the max because of the low light, but isn’t it neat? Wish I could paint like this, but I guess that’s why I stamp, ha ha!
So this got me to thinking — maybe I should share the things that inspire me and have a challenge? I get inspired by things everywhere. And, to go along with the challenge, I’d have some photography tips — kind of like mini tutorials for cardmakers and crafty types? You wouldn’t have to have a super fancy camera for the tips + tutorials, I’d even give some that could help my lowly cell phone camera, ha ha! Now, here’s the question — is anyone out there interested in something like this? Please leave me a comment and let me know!
A BIG thanks to J for lunch, that was so fun! Love you TONS!
Oh and! I’ll post the card after I have a chance to stamp it — hope I have time tonight.
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Category: Etc, Stamping | Tags: austin 51 comments »
How was the food Lisa? I triend Indian food from my co-worker who let me try some of her home made food but wasn’t to found of it. Did you like what you ordered? So glad you had a great lunch with J! :P
I just had the buffet — it was super yummy!!!! Yum yum YUM!
I love Indian food, when my Indian friends bring me lunch I am in heaven! (Thanks again Janani + Laks!)
I LOVE Indian food! Wish my hubby did too :-( I’m starving right now….ok moving on!
As I mentioned before – I’d LOVE your idea for a challenge… mixing photography with crafting. Awesome idea!
Lisa, i’d be intersted. Love your style and everything you do :) Glad you had a fab lunch.
Hi Lisa! I would love to see some camera tips & inspiration challenges- I think that would be super fun!
Bring it! I look forward to your tips and inspiration!
Fun restaurant!
what a beautiful building! unique architecture enthralls me. :)
inspiration challenges and photography tips? go for it! YAY!
I can’t wait to see what you create from the inspiration! Beautiful bright colors right up your alley!
I’m in! I’d love the inspiration and tips!
There’s always something new to learn. I’m up for it!
I would LOVE that. Can’t wait! :)
I am a big fan of Indian food. I hope you enjoyed it! Did you drink some Lassi–mango flavor is the best–it helps to cut the heat of the food. I like your idea of sharing inspiration and having a challenge. I’d go for it!
Lisa,
Looking forward to inspiring images and photography tips from you. Hats off to your creativity. I am in awe of your creations.
Lisa – what a great idea. I’d sign up… I’m always taking photos and would love some tips to make them better.
What a great and exciting idea! I’d totally love it!
I think it’s a fabulous idea also! I dig it!
Count me in! It’s a great idea, Lisa.
Hey Lisa…go ahead with your wonderful idea…it sounds great!
YES YES YES and Yes…..Would Love for you to have a challenge with some tips on Photography!! Your the Best and you always come up with Perfect Photos and color….
I would love to get some photo tips from you and can’t wait to see what you’ve done with this inspiration. Full speed ahead!! :)
The more challenges and tips the merrier!
I’m totally down with that idea! Thanks for offering!!!
Absolutely one of my top faves in Austin!!!
I think that would be cool to have photography tips and crafty tips too…BONUS!! Go for it…sign me up!
Sounds great! I love to find out what inspires everyone. I find all sorts of things just turn on that creative lightbulb. Looking forward to this already.
We are very lucky in the UK to have lot’s of great Indian eateries, so it’s easy to indulge a love of spicey food over here.
Glad you had a good lunch date.
Yes, Yes, Yes! I would love some photo tips and inspiration.
Love the photos that you took and if you didn’t say I wouldn’t have known it’s from a camera phone! Yes!! I love the idea of photo tips and challenges from you!!
Oh that sounds great! But can you please include tips on photography taken while sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic since I happen to spend a fair amount of time on highly congested roads. Consequently, I have been particularly inspired by hardy crows, noisy blackbirds , lazy ducks, bossy gulls and of course a large variety of bumper stickers and patchwork cars. Re the Clay pit : When you and J come to Canada , we’ll make a 5h detour to visit little India in Toronto. It’s small but quite cool!
Hey Nora! You’re on! And too funny on all the critters, hee hee. :)
Lovely pictures!! :) Love the little flags and your transparency stars is a wonderful idea!! TFS!
Well done! And most important of all… Long live the Heroes!
~ginny
Thanks so much sharing how you made your cards! Great idea using the little flag with the owl!
Love the idea of tips and challenges!
Mr. Owl is so darling holding the flag. Cool, cool cards!
Lisa, a familiar name! I’ve seen you on the hero arts blog, which I like to visit because of my lovely friend, Jacki Jones, who also makes cards for HA.
Thanks for participating!
Whoops, I think I posted this on the wrong post!…
Lisa, a familiar name! I’ve seen you on the hero arts blog, which I like to visit because of my lovely friend, Jacki Jones, who also makes cards for HA.
Thanks for participating with CFH!
Yes! I would love those tips!
Your little owl holding the flag is adorable!! I love it!
Great owl card. Gotta love the little guy. Thanks for sharing.
Loved your hand-made flags :)
Your owl is cute but I really like the acetate card for the Troops.
Cool pics! I would love to participate in your challenge too!
what a wonderful person you are
I think it’s a fab idea. I’m going to have to be better about following blogs to make sure I don’t miss it! You’d be great, and it’d be a real treat for all of us!
Adorable cards.
I LOVE the idea of photography and card inspirational challenge! I would love to participate and learn from everyone!! Thanks for this amazing blog, it sure ROCKS!
I love inspiration challenges!
Hi Lisa. I would love to follow along with your inspiration/photo tips/challenge idea. That’s a great plan! My husband and I also live in Austin, and we love the Clay Pit, too.
I purposely took up amateur photography to complement my card making… so any tips and/or tricks would be greatly appreciated.