February 18, 2011

Tanya *Day 5*

Well, I'm sad to say that this is our last inspiration card by Tanya. But know that you can see lots more of her newest and cutest cards on her BLOG and PHOTOSTREAM. I am a total sucker for sunflowers and Tanya's card is sunflower PERFECTION! It is bright, happy, and fun. And aren't those cute lady bugs the perfect finishing touch? Oh, and that background paper is lovely with the bold yellow color of Tanya's flower.
Here's my take:
I began by stamping the flowers using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and coloring them with colored pencils. I then distressed the entire center panel and embossed background with a light layer of Brushed Corduroy Distress ink. All stamps Hero Arts.

Thanks so much to everyone for stopping by this week! See you tomorrow with POD card! :)

13 comments :

Brenda said...

Beautiful card by Tanya! I do love the bright sunflower. And I love your softer take on it, against that beautifully embossed background, yum!

Ruth S said...

Mmm gorgeous! Both of you have me itching to get my sunflower stamp out! Thanks for the inspiration ;)

Unknown said...

Now I want some sunflowers! Gorgeous card! I know a lady here in town who grows huge sunflowers in her garden. I'm going to have to make a trip to her house soon:)

Anonymous said...

Nice, nice sunflowers! MOM

Jacqueline said...

I love the simple, yet effective design of Tanya's card, both are beautiful!

Barb said...

That flower on Tanya's card is stunning! Love your beautiful take too, Jill! Thanks for a great week!

Dotty Jo said...

Another great week! Jo x

Tiff said...

Oh your card is super special! I love the dots on the background and those beautifully colored flowers!

Karina Beck said...

Wow, I love your take!!

Dawn T said...

beautiful cards Jill, both yours and Tanya's. Great inspiration this week.

alexandra s.m. said...

Lovely cards and the addition of the metal clip + string is genius!!

Tanya said...

Beautiful card Jill, Thanks so much for this week it was so fun!

debbie said...

great week! and such wonderful cards from both you and Tanya.