March 16, 2011

Inspired by...Joy, Day 2

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Now for our next card from this week's featured artist, Joy: Joy's card is so pretty! I love the soft blues, teals, and greys together. So soothing and easy on the eye! Joy's overall card design- using Labels 8 with a rectangle panel in the center and bow on top- is definitely one I can see myself turning to often!
Here is my take:
All Stamps Hero Arts. I began by stamping the flower image with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. I colored the flowers using Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Stampers Big Brush Markers and PITT Artist Pens. The background was distressed using Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink. Hero Arts Envelope Pattern was also stamped with Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink.

Before I go, I just wanted to say that all of your comments yesterday were truly overwhelming (in a good way!) and touched my heart. Thank you all for taking the time to comment and visit-- you're the GREATEST!
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31 comments:

  1. itsallrosiWednesday, March 16, 2011

    just beautiful, Jill!

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  2. AlinaWednesday, March 16, 2011

    Very very nice card! I love the coloring!

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  3. AnonymousWednesday, March 16, 2011

    What nice colors on both cards! MOM

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  4. slbt17Wednesday, March 16, 2011

    Joy's card is very pretty - love the bright colors in yours Jill!
    Sandra ltb

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  5. AnonymousWednesday, March 16, 2011

    Another stunning card! I just love the bright colors.

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  6. liannallamaWednesday, March 16, 2011

    wow! your cards are really beautiful! I'm adding you to my blog feed so I don't miss anything!

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  7. BeckyWednesday, March 16, 2011

    You always make the most beautiful cards. Thanks for being my inspiration!

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  8. BeverlyBLWednesday, March 16, 2011

    Really nice colors. I like your take, coloring and shading. I might have to get that Hero Envelope Background stamp. Very nice. Thank you.

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  9. BarbWednesday, March 16, 2011

    Love joys pretty card and your take is gorgeous, Jill!

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  10. BrendaWednesday, March 16, 2011

    Stunning Jill! I love your colours!

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  11. Sylvia FWednesday, March 16, 2011

    Once again the cards are so inspirational. I must admit I did not really like Hero Arts stamps before this past year. Now I want them all especially when you and your feature artists show them off so well.

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  12. Ayana PosadasWednesday, March 16, 2011

    So pretty, Jill! Your coloring is phenomenal!

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  13. DebbieWednesday, March 16, 2011

    The coloring is great. Will have to try these soon.

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  14. AnonymousWednesday, March 16, 2011

    WOW! The colors are so bright and vibrant! Love it! Thanks for sharing!

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  15. UnknownWednesday, March 16, 2011

    Amazing. I love those vibrant color. Wonderful techniques.

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  16. NancyWednesday, March 16, 2011

    Wonderfully inspiring cards today...loving all this fabulous color! I love that you used your inspiration's name as a sentiment, Jill!
    blessings~

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  17. jenWednesday, March 16, 2011

    Jill another beautiful card. Is that a sizzix die cut that you used for the shape of the card? I'm trying to find that cut without having to use my cricut.Thanks for the help.
    hugs,jen
    jennyscards.blogspot.com

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  18. Mendi YoshikawaWednesday, March 16, 2011

    Wow! I LOVE this one--Those bright colors really pop on the white and paired with that envelope print is pure perfection! I just place a special order at my local scrapbook store for that background stamp--Seeing all the gorgeous examples I could no longer resist. :)

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  19. Terri (blindstamper)Wednesday, March 16, 2011

    Beautiful card (again)! How did you get your card that shape without the fold line at the top? In other words, the whole shape shows...not most of the shape with some fold lines.

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  20. UnknownWednesday, March 16, 2011

    Oh this is just beautiful! Beautiful, really Jill. And now I have that lovely envelope pattern so I can try to copy you...well not the coloring but the background for sure:)

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  21. CarolWednesday, March 16, 2011

    Your blog is new to me, your cards are very inspiring. I loved your take and Joy's card was wonderful also.

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  22. Isha GuptaWednesday, March 16, 2011

    Jill you are doing wonders with these Pens...love love love your card.TFS

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  23. AnonymousWednesday, March 16, 2011

    Beautiful, daring, vibrant colours.
    I just love your card Jill.

    Mary Mac

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  24. AnonymousWednesday, March 16, 2011

    I have that stamp that Joy used! Now I have another piece of inspiration to look at! The colors in your card are beautiful Jill!

    Donna
    So Cal

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  25. AnonymousWednesday, March 16, 2011

    The cards you feature are incredible. Your "inspired by" cards make me want to grab my goodies and make my own "inspired by" cards! They are the happiest,prettiest cards!

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  26. Pat CastilloWednesday, March 16, 2011

    Beautiful!

    I'm glad the comments made your day yesterday--your site always makes my day! :)

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  27. ChelseaWednesday, March 16, 2011

    Your vibrant colors are just wonderful!

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  28. DebbieWednesday, March 16, 2011

    Great colors and coloring. Love the vibrancy. Like your flower arrangement. Thanks for sharing.

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  29. Dawn TThursday, March 17, 2011

    fantastic card Jill.... stunning doesn't even cover it.... Amazing

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  30. rushThursday, March 17, 2011

    so bright and happy!

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  31. UnknownFriday, March 18, 2011

    Both are beautiful! Your coloring is amazing! :)

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