I know the authors on my list are inspired by all sorts of things that can lead to numerous plot bunnies. I don't think it's always the same way with a/w. (At least it isn't for me.)
A few weeks ago I saw
this Tsubaki texture set by
jordannamorgan. The set was so beautiful I decided I had to use it to make something. After looking around I found this picture of SMG:

The finished banner can be found in my a/w journal
hereP.S. The frame I used for the finished banner, I got from work, from one of the companies that makes photo albums. If you would like a copy of it drop me a PM. Since it's a PSD I would have to share it, through my dropbox and we would have to exchange personal emails. So PM me.