A New Featured Stamper....Karen

I am thrilled to announce my next featured stamper. You know her best as karenmp56 on flickr. Karen's encouragement and kind comments have boosted all of us who post cards and share our creations. Not only is she sweet supporter of her fellow stampers, but she is an accomplished stamper, too! The words I think best describe her cards are.... FUN and BRIGHT! Looking at her cards is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.

Here is the first inspiration card:

Don't you just love the bright colors?? The paper flower is perfection--it reminds me of a fresh daisy. Her pearl embellisments are the perfect finishing touch! I love the way she put the pearls right on the button in the center of the flower.

Here is my take on Karen's fantastic creation:

Note: The flower is created by punching small circles and then rolling them in on the sides.

Again, thanks so much for looking-- stay tuned over the next five days for more of Karen's fantastic cards!

Stamps: Text (Inkadinkado), Geometric Background and Dots (Martha Stewart), Leaves (Hero Arts), Sentiment (SavvyStamps)

Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Stampin' Up Black Ink

Other: Martha Stewart Cardstock, Misc. Plain Cardstock, Pearl Embellishment (Kaiser Scrapbook), Misc. Button and Thread, Small Circle Punch (Martha Stewart), Large Circle Punch (Paper Shapers)